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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.

Loft conversions to a house or flat

  • Stage 1: commencement which may be combined with stage 2 - minimum two days notice.
  • Stage 2: inspection of steel beams in loft area.
  • Stage 3: inspection of floor, wall and roof timbers and insulation - can be combined with stage 2.
  • Stage 4: inspection of drainage connections, if any - can be combined with stage 5.
  • Stage 5: inspection at completion, which include:
    • fire doors
    • closers
    • smoke detectors
    • fire alarms
    • fire resistance measures
    • stairs
    • handrails
    • room ventilation
    • headroom and receipt installer certificates