508.Subsection (1) of this section defines the meaning of “relevant defect” for the purposes of sections 114 – 116 and “relevant step” for the purposes of sections 114 and 116.
509.A “relevant defect” is a defect that arises as a result of anything done or not done during the course of work to construct or convert a building or works commissioned by a landlord or management company, in the period beginning with 28 June 1992 and ending with 20 February 2026 (“the relevant period”) (or after the relevant period if the works are to remedy a relevant defect) and that creates, or significantly increase, a building safety risk in a relevant building. A “relevant step” is a step that has as its purpose preventing or reducing harm arising from a relevant defect.
510.Subsection (2) defines, for the purposes of this section the meaning of, amongst other things, “building safety risk”, “the relevant period” and “relevant works”. A “building safety risk” is a risk to the safety of people in or about the building arising from (a) the spread of fire, or (b) the collapse of the building or any part of it.
Commentary on Sections Part 4 - Remediation of Certain Defects Section 113 - Meaning of “relevant defect”