STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS DAVID NOBLE Statutory obligations are those obligations that do not arise out of a contract, but are imposed by law. The statutory obligations applicable to the design, construction and operation of buildings are extensive and complicated, and they will depend on the specific nature of the proposed development. It is very important that contracts and appointment documents make it clear whose responsibility it is to satisfy statutory obligations and who is bearing the risk of failure to satisfy a statutory obligation. As a designer of built form', the Architect is the main interface with the different authorities in ensuring the relevant lawful obligations are met. Whilst statutory obligations are many and varied, and there can be many additional obligations that relate to the final use that a building is put to, this lecture aims to give a general overview of the process and requirements typically addressed. 09REPORT ENTRY R2 - 09 From each of the approved documents Part B Part M Part L2A Part L2B Part N list 5 elements within your design that you would have to consider as an architect/lead designer on a project. 09