Guidance

Building control by approved inspectors under Part 2 of the Building Act 1984

Divisional letter dated 21 December 2012 about removal of the warranty link rule and limitations on types of dwellings.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 21 December 2012

Applies to England

Documents

Building control by approved inspectors under Part 2 of the Building Act 1984

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Details

The purpose of this divisional circular letter is to bring to the attention of all building control bodies (BCBs) and other interested parties, the removal, on or after 6 April 2013, of the warranty link rule and the removal of the limitations on the types of dwellings in respect of which approved inspectors can undertake their building control function.

It also updates the position on the required professional indemnity insurance for approved inspectors.

Published 21 December 2012