when did building regulations come into force
Building Control took on the greater role of Health and Safety through the first Public Health Act in 1875. This Act had two major revisions in 1936 and 1961, leading to the first set of national building standards, The Building Regulations 1965.On 11 November 1985, the Building Act 1984 came into force, which introduced Approved Documents with their non-prescriptive requirements.Todayâs Building Regulations came into operation in October 2010. The Regulations are constantly reviewed to meet the growing demand for better, safer and more accessible buildings.Any changes necessary are brought into operation after consultation with all interested parties.uilding Control took on the greater role of Health and Safety through the first Public Health Act in 1875. This Act had two major revisions in 1936 and 1961, leading to the first set of national building standards, The Building Regulations 1965.