The area of construction law deals with matters such as infrastructure, housing, planning permissions and construction and engineering. The key to understanding construction law is that it has two main categories: non-contentious and contentious. Below is a brief overview of construction law and its branches.
Statutory requirements - These are specific obligations imposed by statutes, which are formal written laws enacted by legislative bodies. For instance, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is a statutory requirement that mandates employers to ensure the health and safety of their employees.
A rule of construction is used to interpret a document in order to determine how its provisions operate as a whole to bring about the purpose of those who drafted it.
Statutory considerations within the construction industry include: Building Regulations. Planning Permission. Health and Safety Regulations. Environmental Regulations. Contractual Obligations. Building Control Approvals. CDM Regulations.
The Building Act 1984 is the primary legislation. Its stated purpose is to “secure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings and of others who may be affected by buildings or matters connected with buildings”.
Any development in Travis County requires a permit. Learn what you need for your project. Failure to obtain a permit in these required circumstances is a violation of Travis County Development Regulations and may result in a Notice of Violation from Travis County Permit Enforcement.
To contact the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources about code enforcement issues, please reach the following: Building. Phone: 786-315-2424. Fax: 786-315-2912 or 786-315-2548. Environmental. Phone: 305-372-6902. Neighborhood Compliance Violations. Phone: 786-315-2552. Notice regarding anonymous complaints.
To file a formal consumer complaint, complete the below affidavit and save a copy of your completed affidavit for your records. You can print, sign, date and submit the affidavit by email (send as a pdf attachment to consumer@miamidade), fax to 786-469-2303 or mail to the address at the top of the affidavit.
To contact the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources about code enforcement issues, please reach the following: Building. Phone: 786-315-2424. Fax: 786-315-2912 or 786-315-2548. Environmental. Phone: 305-372-6902. Neighborhood Compliance Violations. Phone: 786-315-2552. Notice regarding anonymous complaints.
Common Code Violations Faulty Weather Protection. Faulty Materials of Construction. Hazardous or Insanitary Premises. Inadequate Maintenance. Inadequate Exits. Fire Hazards. Inadequate Fire Protection or. Improper Occupancy (examples)