Regardless of which type of Building Regulation application you choose there are a number of statutory inspections that are required to be be made as outlined in the table below :
An inspection can be arranged in writing, by telephone direct to your building control surveyor| or on 01452 396771, by fax on 01452 396763 or by email buildingcontrol@gloucester.gov.uk|. It is always helpful to provide the following information:
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Reference Number
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Site address
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Builder’s name, address and telephone number (first inspection only)
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The work requiring inspection
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When the work will be ready for inspection
If you call before 10.00am we will try to offer a same day site inspection but this is dependant on our workload. We appreciate that construction timescales may change last minute however, it is useful if sufficient notice can be given to us to arrange site visits – as indicated in the table below:
Notification of site visits
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Stage
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Description
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Notice
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1
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Commencement of work
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2 days prior
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2
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Foundation excavations
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1 day prior
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3
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Concrete in foundations
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1 day prior
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4
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Oversite preparation
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1 day prior
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5
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Damp-proof covering
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1 day prior
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6
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Drainage before covering
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1 day prior
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7
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Drainage after haunching or covering
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within 5 days
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8
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Occupation of the building or part of the building
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5 days prior
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9
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Completion of work
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within 5 days
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It may be necessary for your surveyor to carry out additional visits to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, for example any structural steels and/or timber and thermal insulation.
IMPORTANT
When the work is complete (excluding decoration and furnishings) you must arrange for a completion inspection to be carried out, ideally before occupation.
You may be required to furnish your building control surveyor with test certificates or the like prior to the issuing of your completion certificate
Solicitors may require a copy of this certificate when you come to sell your property. The lack of a completion certificate can affect your ability to use or sell a property. It may also affect your insurance and may put you at risk of legal action.
Last Modified: Wednesday 21 March 2012