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Find out about current competent person schemes to self-certify certain types of building work if you work in building as an installer.
Join a competent person scheme to self-certify certain types of building work instead of getting building regulations approval from a council or private inspector - how to join, current schemes
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
This document sets out the minimum competence requirements for organisations and individuals in a competent person scheme.
Find out the legal, financial and professional requirements for operators and managers, including extra duties for waste activity operators.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals
Building regulations: competent person self-certification schemes - conditions of authorisation.
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