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Building regs
summer1982
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How easy and what is involved in getting your build signed off AFTER it has been completed.
This includes checking footings etc.
I have just read that indemnity insurance is no longer an option?
This includes checking footings etc.
I have just read that indemnity insurance is no longer an option?
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The Building Inspector would need to inspect. With footings etc, this would involve making exploratory trenches to examine them. Whether they do this themselves, I doubt - you'd need to employ a builder (or DIY) to dig up (or expose cavity walls whatever)) whereever they wanted to look.0
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BI will also want to ensure that correct thickness insulation was used, any drainage (including stormwater) correctly bedded and routed, etc, etc. They may also need to see Fensa certificates for new windows plus a Part P for any electrical work.If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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They may also need to see Fensa certificates for new windows
Building Inspector should be able to certify compliance as far as windows are concerned. FENSA is only an alternative to BI certification.RICHARD WEBSTER
As a retired conveyancing solicitor I believe the information given in the post to be useful assuming any properties concerned are in England/Wales but I accept no liability for it.0
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