The Metropolitan Building Act 1869
WHEREAS by the Metropolitan Building Act, 1855, various powers for the regulation and supervision of buildings in the metropolis are given to the Metropolitan Board of Works: And whereas by Part Two of the same Act certain powers over dangerous structures are given to the commissioners of police of the metropolis, and it is expedient to transfer those powers to the Metropolitan Board of Works: Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords...