There are number of statutory functions that are taken into account when projects are being designed and constructed.
The Construction Support Team, within the Roads and Development Unit, is responsible for co-ordinating and providing advice and guidance on these statutory functions to staff of Roads and Design, Development Services and other Council services.
This covers:
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applying the Construction, (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
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Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), including improving access to Council buildings by disabled persons
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gas safety
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asbestos regulations.