38End of statutory warranties—Act, s 88 (4)

38 End of statutory warranties—Act, s 88 (4) (1) The period for the end of a warranty is— (a) for residential building work in relation to a structural element of a building—6 years after the completion day for the work; or (b) for residential building work in relation to a non-structural element of a building—2 years after the completion day for the work. non-structural element, of a building, means a component of the building that is not a structural element. structural element, of a building, means— (a) a load-bearing component of the building (whether internal or external) that is essential to the stability of the building or part of it; or (b) a component (including weatherproofing) forming part of the external walls or roof of the building. Examples—par (a) a foundation, floor, wall, roof, column or beam Residential buildings—statutory warranties, standard conditions,