After your application has been accepted
Inspection of the progress of the work on site will be carried out.
- This will follow enough notice to us for the specific stage;
- or at other intervals if more advice or help is needed, upon request.
Notice of start and completion of work stages
Please advise our Building Control Services when work is ready to be inspected for each of these stages:
| Work stage | Notice required |
|---|---|
| Start | 48 hours prior to inspection. |
| Excavation for foundations | 24 hours prior to inspection. |
| Concrete foundations | 24 hours prior to inspection. |
| Over-site concrete | 24 hours prior to inspection. |
| Damp proof course laid | 24 hours prior to inspection. |
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Commencement of projects.
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5 days prior to inspection. |
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First fix electrical installation works (where applicable) Notice of this is not mandatory. If you do not do this, it can delay issue of a completion certificate. |
24 hours prior to inspection. |
| Drains prior to backfill ready for inspection and test | 24 hours prior to inspection. |
| Drains backfilled ready for inspection and test | Within 7 days. |
| Occupation of building | 7 Days prior to inspection. |
| Final completion | Within 7 days. |
If you fail to inform us, it may mean that work must be 'opened up' and/or removed. Note: It can also result in a fine.
Notifying when work starts on site and when work is commenced
You must notify us when work is about to start.
- You (the duty holder) must submit a notice to us before you intend to start work. (At least two working days.)
- You must also submit a further notice. Do this no more than five working days after the work satisfies the new definition of the commencement of work.
If we are not satisfied the work is regarded as commenced:
- we can issue a rejection notice within four weeks of the date the commencement notice is given;
- and the notice will include the reason why it has been rejected.
A completion certificate will be issued when we are satisfied the works meet with Building Regulations.
For details of when our surveyors are available or the inspection schedule, please contact: Building Control.