Approved inspector - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:28, 30 May 2024

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		+	Note: The term Registered Building Control Approver has replaced the term Approved Inspector.
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		+	For more information see: Registered Building Control Approver.
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	The building regulations require that a project's compliance is independently verified. Historically, this verification could only be given by local authorities, however, it can now also be provided by a privately-appointed approved inspector.		The building regulations require that a project's compliance is independently verified. Historically, this verification could only be given by local authorities, however, it can now also be provided by a privately-appointed approved inspector.

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	The Building Safety Bill, introduced in 2020, proposes that approved inspectors and building control bodies are renamed registered building control approver(s) - referring to private sector firms doing building control work. Ref [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901869/Draft_Building_Safety_Bill_PART_2.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901869/Draft_Building_Safety_Bill_PART_2.pdf]		The Building Safety Bill, introduced in 2020, proposes that approved inspectors and building control bodies are renamed registered building control approver(s) - referring to private sector firms doing building control work. Ref [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901869/Draft_Building_Safety_Bill_PART_2.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901869/Draft_Building_Safety_Bill_PART_2.pdf]

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	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
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	* Licensing.		* Licensing.
	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
		+	* Registered Building Control Approver.
	* Statutory approvals.		* Statutory approvals.

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].

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51.7.65.23 at 17:55, 25 September 2020

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	For further information, see the [https://www.cicair.org.uk/ CICAIR website].		For further information, see the [https://www.cicair.org.uk/ CICAIR website].

−	In 2019, LABC launched of a BSc (Hons) degree in Public Service Building Control Surveying at Wolverhampton University.	+	In 2019, LABC launched a BSc (Hons) degree in Public Service Building Control Surveying at Wolverhampton University.

	In 2019, following the Grenfell fire, a court case considered whether approved inspectors owe a duty of care under the Defective Premises Act. The court of appeal found that section one of the Defective Premises Act does not apply to approved inspectors, it only applies to those who positively contribute to the creation of a dwelling. Ref [http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/ http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/]		In 2019, following the Grenfell fire, a court case considered whether approved inspectors owe a duty of care under the Defective Premises Act. The court of appeal found that section one of the Defective Premises Act does not apply to approved inspectors, it only applies to those who positively contribute to the creation of a dwelling. Ref [http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/ http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/]

Designing Buildings at 08:08, 9 September 2020

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].

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Designing Buildings at 10:26, 20 July 2020

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	In 2019, following the Grenfell fire, a court case considered whether approved inspectors owe a duty of care under the Defective Premises Act. The court of appeal found that section one of the Defective Premises Act does not apply to approved inspectors, it only applies to those who positively contribute to the creation of a dwelling. Ref [http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/ http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/]		In 2019, following the Grenfell fire, a court case considered whether approved inspectors owe a duty of care under the Defective Premises Act. The court of appeal found that section one of the Defective Premises Act does not apply to approved inspectors, it only applies to those who positively contribute to the creation of a dwelling. Ref [http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/ http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/]
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		+	The Building Safety Bill, introduced in 2020, proposes that approved inspectors and building control bodies are renamed registered building control approver(s) - referring to private sector firms doing building control work. Ref [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901869/Draft_Building_Safety_Bill_PART_2.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901869/Draft_Building_Safety_Bill_PART_2.pdf]

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].

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Designing Buildings at 11:16, 18 June 2020

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2215/made The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010].

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Designing Buildings at 12:11, 5 November 2019

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	In 2019, LABC launched of a BSc (Hons) degree in Public Service Building Control Surveying at Wolverhampton University.		In 2019, LABC launched of a BSc (Hons) degree in Public Service Building Control Surveying at Wolverhampton University.
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		+	In 2019, following the Grenfell fire, a court case considered whether approved inspectors owe a duty of care under the Defective Premises Act. The court of appeal found that section one of the Defective Premises Act does not apply to approved inspectors, it only applies to those who positively contribute to the creation of a dwelling. Ref [http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/ http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/legal/approved-inspectors-duty-care-herons-court-v-nhbc/]

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	For further information, see the [https://www.cicair.org.uk/ CICAIR website].		For further information, see the [https://www.cicair.org.uk/ CICAIR website].
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		+	In 2019, LABC launched of a BSc (Hons) degree in Public Service Building Control Surveying at Wolverhampton University.

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	The building regulations require that a project's compliance is independently verified. Historically, this verification could only be given by local authorities, however, it can now also be provided by a privately-appointed approved inspector.		The building regulations require that a project's compliance is independently verified. Historically, this verification could only be given by local authorities, however, it can now also be provided by a privately-appointed approved inspector.

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	The building regulations require that a project's compliance is independently verified. Historically, this verification could only be given by local authorities, however, it can now also be provided by a privately-appointed approved inspector.		The building regulations require that a project's compliance is independently verified. Historically, this verification could only be given by local authorities, however, it can now also be provided by a privately-appointed approved inspector.

−	Approved inspectors can be individuals or organisations. They must be registered with the Construction Industry Council (~~CIC~~) which provides a [~~http~~://www.~~cic~~.org.uk~~/services~~/approved-inspectors~~.php~~ list of approved inspectors] . Approved inspectors must themselves be re-approved every five years, and must have insurance from a scheme approved by the Secretary of State, which includes mandatory run-off cover.	+	Approved inspectors can be individuals or organisations. They must be registered with the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspectors Register (CICAIR) which provides a [https://www.cicair.org.uk/approved-inspectors-register/ list of approved inspectors] . Approved inspectors must themselves be re-approved every five years, and must have insurance from a scheme approved by the Secretary of State, which includes mandatory run-off cover.

	A set of building control performance standards have been prepared by the Building Control Performance Standards Advisory Group (BCPSAG) to help ensure competition between local authorities and approved inspectors does not drive down standards and to encourage the consistent application of building control functions.		A set of building control performance standards have been prepared by the Building Control Performance Standards Advisory Group (BCPSAG) to help ensure competition between local authorities and approved inspectors does not drive down standards and to encourage the consistent application of building control functions.