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Building Control inspection schedule

You must ask us to inspect works at the relevant stages for your building project. This guide lists the stages of inspection for different type of project.

Erection of new houses, block of flats or maisonettes

  • Stage 1: commencement, may be combined with stage 2 - minimum two days notice.
  • Stage 2: inspection of new foundations and drain pipes - minimum one day notice.
  • Stage 3: inspection of oversite, may be combined with stage 4.
  • Stage 4: inspection of damp-proof membrane for new floor and any tanking where needed.
  • Stage 5: inspection of new walls DPC and below ground drain pipes.
  • Stage 6: inspection of upper floor beams and floor structure.
  • Stage 7: inspection of roof timbers, new beams and lintels and roof void ventilation.
  • Stage 8: inspection of drainage connections above ground including witness of drain tests.
  • Stage 9: completion, can be combined with stage 8 if all OK - minimum one day notice - includes inspection of:
    • automatic smoke detector and alarm
    • fire doors
    • emergency lighting units, if any
    • receipt of:
      • installer certificates
      • sound test
      • SAP/EPC