Housing (Building Facilities) Act, 1924

Definitions.

1.—In this Act—

the word “house” means dwelling-house;

the word “erect” means to erect a new house, and the words “erecting,” “erection” and other cognate words shall be construed accordingly;

the word “re-construct” means to repair or re-construct an existing house or building, including the making of alterations and additions, so as to convert the same into one or more houses or self-contained flats to which this Act applies, and the words “reconstructing,” “re-construction” and other cognate words shall be construed accordingly;

the expression “existing house or building” means a house or building which is in existence at the passing of this Act; the expression “local authority” means the council of a county, county borough, or urban district and the commissioners of a town;

the expression “appointed officer” means a person nominated by the Minister;

the word “prescribed” means prescribed by the Minister;

the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Local Government.