The governing code for the Port Area is “THE GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY, LIMITED BUILDING & SANITARY CODE”. This code officially adopts THE BAHAMAS BUILDING CODE produced by Ministry of Public Works & Transport Government of The Bahamas.
Connected Legislation:
- The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited’s Planning & Development Code.
 - The Local Government Act 1996, which supersedes any Extension orders to the Out or Family Islands, made under (a), (b) or (c) above. (Not Applicable to Freeport)
 - The Professional Architects Act 1994 and as revised.
 - The Professional Engineers Act 2004 and as revised.
 - The Land Surveyors Act and as revised.
 - The Hawksbill Creek Agreement 1955.
 - The Freeport Bye-laws 1965.
 
