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