Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Primary legislation governing construction contracts and payment mechanisms in the UK, including provisions that affect completion certification
Defective Premises Act 1972: Legislation establishing duties regarding quality and fitness for purpose of construction work, relevant when certifying completion
Building Act 1984: Primary legislation controlling building work, establishing building regulations and setting standards for construction
JCT Contract Terms: Standard form contracts by Joint Contracts Tribunal that provide framework and definitions for practical completion in construction projects
NEC Contract Terms: New Engineering Contract terms offering alternative standard forms for construction projects, including completion requirements
FIDIC Contract Terms: International standard form contracts that provide guidance on completion certification in construction projects
Mears Ltd v Costplan Services Case Law: Key 2019 case law defining aspects of practical completion and setting legal precedent for certification
Westminster City Council v J Jarvis & Sons Case Law: 1970 case law establishing important principles regarding practical completion in construction contracts
Building Regulations 2010: Statutory instrument setting out detailed building requirements that must be met before practical completion can be certified
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations that must be considered when certifying practical completion of construction works
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Overarching health and safety legislation that influences safety requirements for practical completion
RICS Guidance: Professional standards and guidance from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for issuing completion certificates
