Building (Scotland) Act 1959 (repealed)

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Building (Scotland) Act 1959 (repealed)

Building (Scotland) Act 1959 (repealed) (1959 c. 24)

Part I Buildings Authorities

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

2 General provisions relating to local authorities.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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Part II Building Standards and Building Operations

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

3 Building standards regulations.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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4 Relaxation of building standards regulations.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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4A Appeal against decision of local authority in application for relaxation of building standards regulations.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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4B Class warrants.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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5 Building operations regulations.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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6 Application of building standards regulations and building operations regulations to construction or demolition, and to change of use, of buildings.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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6AA Self-certification of design.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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6A Reference to Scottish Ministers of applications for warrant under s. 6.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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6B Provisions supplementary to s. 6A.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

9 Certificates of completion.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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10 Powers in relation to buildings constructed without warrant or in contravention of conditions of warrant, and buildings whose life has expired.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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11 Power of local authorities to require buildings to conform to building standards regulations.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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12 Building Standards Advisory Committee.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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Part III Dangerous Buildings

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

13 Action to be taken in respect of buildings found to be dangerous.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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14 Power of local authorities to sell materials from demolished buildings.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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15 Power of local authorities to purchase buildings and sites where owner cannot be found.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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Part IV Supplementary

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

16 Appeals.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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17 Supplementary provisions as to operations required to be carried out.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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18 Inspection and tests.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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19 Penalties.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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19A Civil liability.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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20 Fees chargeable by local authorities.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

22 Information.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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23 Inquiries.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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24 Regulations.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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25 Service of notices, etc.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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26 Crown rights.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

28 Financial provisions.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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29 Interpretation.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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30 Local Act provisions.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

32 Short title, extent and commencement.

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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SCHEDULES

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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SECOND SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THIRD SCHEDULE Matters which may be provided for by Regulations under . . . subsection (4) of section 2

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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FOURTH SCHEDULE Matters in regard to which building standards regulations may be made

[F2] Act repealed (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1) (with art. 4)

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FIFTH SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SIXTH SCHEDULE Recovery of expenses by charging order