Building regulations completion certificate - Revision history

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	* Building control body.		* Building control body.
	* Building notice.		* Building notice.
		+	* Building Regulations Compliance Statement.
	* Building regulations inspection.		* Building regulations inspection.
	* Certificates in the construction industry.		* Certificates in the construction industry.

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		+	= What are the building regulations? =
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	The building regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings. They set out:		The building regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings. They set out:

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	* The notification procedures that must be followed when starting, carrying out, and completing building work.		* The notification procedures that must be followed when starting, carrying out, and completing building work.
	* Requirements for specific aspects of building design and construction.		* Requirements for specific aspects of building design and construction.
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		+	= How are building regulations approvals sought? =

	Generally on larger, new-build projects, a 'full plans' application will be made, meaning that full details of the proposed building works are submitted for approval before the works are carried out. On small projects, or when changes are made to an existing building, approval may be sought by giving a 'building notice'. In this case, a building inspector will approve the works as they are carried out by a process of inspection.		Generally on larger, new-build projects, a 'full plans' application will be made, meaning that full details of the proposed building works are submitted for approval before the works are carried out. On small projects, or when changes are made to an existing building, approval may be sought by giving a 'building notice'. In this case, a building inspector will approve the works as they are carried out by a process of inspection.
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	Building Regulations approvals can be sought either from the building control department of the local authority or from an approved inspector. These are referred to as the building control body.		Building Regulations approvals can be sought either from the building control department of the local authority or from an approved inspector. These are referred to as the building control body.

−	~~Notice~~ must be given to the building control body ~~when~~ works ~~are completed~~.	+	A series of notifications must be given to the building control body at key stages of the works so that appropriate inspections can be carried out.

−	~~A completion certificate~~ is ~~then issued by the building control body (or~~ a ~~'final certificate' if the~~ building ~~control body is an approved inspector - although this can be confusing as the term final~~ certificate is also used in construction contracts to refer to completion of the works), providing formal evidence that the building works have been approved and that, in so far as it is reasonable to determine, the works have been carried out in accordance with the building regulations.	+	= What is a building regulations completion certificate? =

−	~~Completion certificates were introduced for building regulations applications in~~ the ~~late-1980s and 1990s. Even then however, solicitors generally did not consider~~ building ~~regulations approvals in property searches during conveyancing, particularly if alterations were more than 12 months old~~.	+	Notice must be given to the building control body when the works are completed.

−	However, in the case of Cottingham v Attey Bower & Jones [2000], this practice was judged to be negligent. Subsequently, it has become very important to obtain a completion certificate, or there may be difficulties in selling a property.	+	A completion certificate is then issued by the building control body (or a 'final certificate' if the building control body is an approved inspector - although this can be confusing as the term final certificate is also used in construction contracts to refer to completion of the works), providing formal evidence that the building works have been approved and that, in so far as it is reasonable to determine, the works have been carried out in accordance with the building regulations.
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		+	Completion certificates were introduced for building regulations applications in the late-1980s and 1990s. However, solicitors generally did not consider building regulations approvals in property searches during conveyancing, particularly if alterations were more than 12 months old. In the case of Cottingham v Attey Bower & Jones [2000], this practice was judged to be negligent. Subsequently, it has become very important for owners to obtain a completion certificate for works they have undertaken, or there may be difficulties in selling a property.

	Completion certificates became a requirement where buildings were within the scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (that is, for non-domestic buildings and blocks of flats). For other properties, completion certificates were only issued if they were requested.		Completion certificates became a requirement where buildings were within the scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (that is, for non-domestic buildings and blocks of flats). For other properties, completion certificates were only issued if they were requested.
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	No such requirement was introduced for building notice applications, although completion certificates may still be requested from the local authority.		No such requirement was introduced for building notice applications, although completion certificates may still be requested from the local authority.
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−	It is important to ensure that a completion certificate is sought as failure to do so is now likely to emerge during local land search enquiries when a property is sold and this can cause difficulties.

	If a certificate has been lost, a copy can be obtained from the local authority, although a fee may be payable.		If a certificate has been lost, a copy can be obtained from the local authority, although a fee may be payable.
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	NB [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901517/Manual_to_building_regs_-_July_2020.pdf Manual to the Building Regulations: A code of practice for use in England], published by HM Government in July 2020, states: ‘Completion certificates are issued by the local authority to confirm that it has taken reasonable steps to ensure that there is evidence, but not necessarily conclusive evidence, that the work complies with the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations.’		NB [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901517/Manual_to_building_regs_-_July_2020.pdf Manual to the Building Regulations: A code of practice for use in England], published by HM Government in July 2020, states: ‘Completion certificates are issued by the local authority to confirm that it has taken reasonable steps to ensure that there is evidence, but not necessarily conclusive evidence, that the work complies with the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations.’

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	Note, While Building control bodies will now issue certificates confirming that works undertaken comply with the building regulations, it is not always clear whether the building control body keeps a record of precisely what those works were, particularly if the approval process was by a building notice rather than full plans application. It may be difficult therefore for a building control body to be certain whether works that have been undertaken were part of the approved works, or whether they have been carried out subsequently.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.

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	See also: Plans certificate.		See also: Plans certificate.
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		+	NB [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901517/Manual_to_building_regs_-_July_2020.pdf Manual to the Building Regulations: A code of practice for use in England], published by HM Government in July 2020, states: ‘Completion certificates are issued by the local authority to confirm that it has taken reasonable steps to ensure that there is evidence, but not necessarily conclusive evidence, that the work complies with the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations.’

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* What approvals are needed before construction begins.		* What approvals are needed before construction begins.

−	[[Category:~~Regulations~~]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Regulations]]

Designing Buildings at 10:32, 3 August 2020

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	Where minor works are carried out to a property, a certificate may be issued by a trades person under the competent persons schemes. This allows registered installers who are competent in their field to self-certify certain types of building work. For example, air-tightness testing, plumbing and heating installers, electrical installers, cavity wall insulation installers, and so on. These are referred to as building regulations certificates of compliance.		Where minor works are carried out to a property, a certificate may be issued by a trades person under the competent persons schemes. This allows registered installers who are competent in their field to self-certify certain types of building work. For example, air-tightness testing, plumbing and heating installers, electrical installers, cavity wall insulation installers, and so on. These are referred to as building regulations certificates of compliance.
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		+	See also: Plans certificate.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Local authority.		* Local authority.
	* Northern Ireland building regulations.		* Northern Ireland building regulations.
		+	* Plans certificate.
	* Scottish building standards.		* Scottish building standards.
	* The Building Act.		* The Building Act.
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	* What approvals are needed before construction begins.		* What approvals are needed before construction begins.

−	[[Category:Regulations]]	+	[[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]]

Designing Buildings at 10:53, 20 August 2019

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	Where minor works are carried out to a property, a certificate may be issued by a trades person under the competent persons schemes. This allows registered installers who are competent in their field to self-certify certain types of building work. For example, air-tightness testing, plumbing and heating installers, electrical installers, cavity wall insulation installers, and so on. These are referred to as building regulations certificates of compliance.		Where minor works are carried out to a property, a certificate may be issued by a trades person under the competent persons schemes. This allows registered installers who are competent in their field to self-certify certain types of building work. For example, air-tightness testing, plumbing and heating installers, electrical installers, cavity wall insulation installers, and so on. These are referred to as building regulations certificates of compliance.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
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	* Building notice.		* Building notice.
	* Building regulations inspection.		* Building regulations inspection.
		+	* Certificates in the construction industry.
	* Competent persons schemes.		* Competent persons schemes.
	* Local authority.		* Local authority.

Editor at 15:06, 22 January 2018

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	Completion certificates became a requirement where buildings were within the scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (that is, for non-domestic buildings and blocks of flats). For other properties, completion certificates were only issued if they were requested.		Completion certificates became a requirement where buildings were within the scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (that is, for non-domestic buildings and blocks of flats). For other properties, completion certificates were only issued if they were requested.

−	However, in December 2012, [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/3119/made The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012] were introduced. This amendment removed the need to request a completion certificate from a local authority and instead required that where a local authority is satisfied that works meet the building regulations, it must give a completion certificate. It also requires that completion certificates are issued within 8 weeks. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/39369/2dclg-circ-0212-web.pdf Communities and Local Government Circular 02/2012] 19 December 2012	+	However, in December 2012, [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/3119/made The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012] were introduced. This amendment removed the need to request a completion certificate from a local authority and instead required that where a local authority is satisfied that works meet the building regulations, it must give a completion certificate. It also requires that completion certificates are issued within 8 weeks. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/39369/2dclg-circ-0212-web.pdf Communities and Local Government Circular 02/2012] 19 December 2012)

	No such requirement was introduced for building notice applications, although completion certificates may still be requested from the local authority.		No such requirement was introduced for building notice applications, although completion certificates may still be requested from the local authority.
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	If a certificate has been lost, a copy can be obtained from the local authority, although a fee may be payable.		If a certificate has been lost, a copy can be obtained from the local authority, although a fee may be payable.

−	Where minor works are carried out to a property, a certificate may be issued by a trades person under the competent persons schemes. This allows registered installers who are competent in their field to self-certify certain types of building work. For example, air-tightness testing, plumbing and heating installers, electrical installers, cavity wall insulation installers and so on. These are referred to as building regulations certificates of compliance.	+	Where minor works are carried out to a property, a certificate may be issued by a trades person under the competent persons schemes. This allows registered installers who are competent in their field to self-certify certain types of building work. For example, air-tightness testing, plumbing and heating installers, electrical installers, cavity wall insulation installers, and so on. These are referred to as building regulations certificates of compliance.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

Editor at 11:51, 11 January 2018

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	A completion certificate is then issued by the building control body (or a 'final certificate' if the building control body is an approved inspector - although this can be confusing as the term final certificate is also used in construction contracts to refer to completion of the works), providing formal evidence that the building works have been approved and that, in so far as it is reasonable to determine, the works have been carried out in accordance with the building regulations.		A completion certificate is then issued by the building control body (or a 'final certificate' if the building control body is an approved inspector - although this can be confusing as the term final certificate is also used in construction contracts to refer to completion of the works), providing formal evidence that the building works have been approved and that, in so far as it is reasonable to determine, the works have been carried out in accordance with the building regulations.

−	Completion certificates were introduced for building regulations applications in the late ~~1980’s~~ and ~~1990’s~~. Even then however, solicitors generally did not consider building regulations approvals in property searches during conveyancing, particularly if alterations were more than 12 months old.	+	Completion certificates were introduced for building regulations applications in the late-1980s and 1990s. Even then however, solicitors generally did not consider building regulations approvals in property searches during conveyancing, particularly if alterations were more than 12 months old.

	However, in the case of Cottingham v Attey Bower & Jones [2000], this practice was judged to be negligent. Subsequently, it has become very important to obtain a completion certificate, or there may be difficulties in selling a property.		However, in the case of Cottingham v Attey Bower & Jones [2000], this practice was judged to be negligent. Subsequently, it has become very important to obtain a completion certificate, or there may be difficulties in selling a property.
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	* Building control body.		* Building control body.
	* Building notice.		* Building notice.
		+	* Building regulations inspection.
	* Competent persons schemes.		* Competent persons schemes.
	* Local authority.		* Local authority.

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	No such requirement was introduced for building notice applications, although completion certificates may still be requested from the local authority.		No such requirement was introduced for building notice applications, although completion certificates may still be requested from the local authority.

−	It is important to ensure that a completion certificate is sought as failure to do so is now likely to emerge during local land search enquiries when ~~you~~ a property is sold and this can cause difficulties.	+	It is important to ensure that a completion certificate is sought as failure to do so is now likely to emerge during local land search enquiries when a property is sold and this can cause difficulties.

	If a certificate has been lost, a copy can be obtained from the local authority, although a fee may be payable.		If a certificate has been lost, a copy can be obtained from the local authority, although a fee may be payable.

Designing Buildings at 16:12, 9 June 2017

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	* The Building Act.		* The Building Act.
	* Welsh building regulations.		* Welsh building regulations.
		+	* What approvals are needed before construction begins.

	[[Category:Regulations]]		[[Category:Regulations]]