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Legislative Response
- When
- 1666
- Where
- London
- Part of
- Great Fire of London
The Rebuilding of London Act 1666 banned wood exteriors and set a three-year rebuilding period.
In response to the fire, the Rebuilding of London Act 1666 was passed. It banned wood from the exterior of buildings, regulated building material costs and worker wages, and established a three-year rebuilding period after which land could be sold.
Sources
- Great Fire of London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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