Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make provision in relation to matters connected with buildings. |
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| Citation | 2004 c. 22 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales[b] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 September 2004 |
| Commencement | various[c] |
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Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004[1] (c. 22) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Andrew Stunell MP states "The Act creates new powers to make Building Regulations on these topics [that is sustainable eco-friendly buildings, secure against climate and environmental changes], and also requires the Government to report to Parliament every two years on what it has done. The next task is to make quite sure the new Act doesn't just sit on a shelf getting dusty, but that the necessary regulations come forward quickly, and that the first report to Parliament demonstrates real progress being made."[2]
Legislative passage
The legislation was introduced as a private member's bill.[3]
Purpose
The goal of the legislation was to make buildings more fuel-efficient and safer from crime.[4]
Provisions
The act modified existing building regulations, by allowing the UK government to include requirements relating to energy and security.[5][6]
Commencement
The act came into force in September 2004.[7]
Reception
The legislation was supported by the Construction Products Association.[8]
Further developments
A parliamentary report on the act suggested that the priority should be on making improvements to all buildings.[9]
In 2014, the Welsh Government published its first report under the requirements of the act, with previous reports in relation to Wales being published by the Department for Communities and Local Government.[10]
Notes
References
- Christopher Staker. "Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004". Current Law Statutes 2004. Sweet & Maxwell. London. W Green. Edinburgh. 2004. Volume 2. Chapter 22. pp 22-1 to 22-14.
- Halsbury's Statutes,
- ↑ The citation of this act by this short title is authorised by section 11(1) of this act.
- ↑ "Andrew's Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act (Andrew Stunell)". Archived from the original on 17 January 2011.
- ↑ Meadowcroft, Michael (15 May 2024). "Lord Stunell obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ↑ "Yesterday in parliament". The Guardian. 24 July 2004. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ↑ "Have you built a den of crime?". Building. 5 May 2004. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ↑ Smith, Alex (16 April 2004). "The government is evolving the ideal eco-friendly home for the 21st century. But can we afford it?". Building. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Majekodunmi, Olufunmi (5 April 2005). "Green is go". Building. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Private member's bill for sustainable buildings". Building. 2 March 2004. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Green building goals under the spotlight". edie. 22 February 2007. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ Sargeant, Carl (12 August 2014). "Written Statement - Progress towards the Sustainability of the Building Stock in Wales (12 August 2014) | GOV.WALES". GOV.WALES. Archived from the original on 12 May 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
External links
- Text of the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
- Text of the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004 as originally enacted or made within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.