UK Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

01/31/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/31/2023 04:10

Changes to the building control profession and the building control process for approved inspectors

This consultation sets out the detailed requirements needed to implement the changes brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022. It seeks views on:

1. Approved inspectors becoming registered building control approvers, and implications for their existing work.

2. Restriction of activities and functions for building control bodies, both public and private.

3. Length of registrations period for building control approvers and building inspectors.

4. Oversight, sanctions and appeals.

5. Initial notices.

6. Plans certificates.

7. Information gathering.

8. Consultations with other regulators.