Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing fundamental obligations for workplace safety and maintenance standards. Sets the framework for ensuring safe maintenance procedures and working conditions.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Legislation governing fire safety maintenance requirements, including mandatory regular inspections and maintenance of fire safety equipment and systems.
Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations: Establishes standards for building maintenance and ongoing compliance requirements for facility management and structural integrity.
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE): Employment legislation relevant when taking over existing maintenance staff as part of a facility maintenance contract.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours and scheduling requirements for maintenance staff, affecting how maintenance services can be delivered and scheduled.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation covering waste management requirements and environmental compliance in facility maintenance operations.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: Specific regulations governing electrical system maintenance and safety requirements in facilities.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations governing the handling and storage of hazardous substances, including cleaning materials and maintenance chemicals.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out service quality standards and contract performance requirements for maintenance services.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Governs the fairness of contract terms and limitation of liability provisions in maintenance agreements.
