PART 2The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010

Amendment of the Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 201029.

The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 201022 are amended as set out in regulations 30 to 33.

Functions of approved inspectors30.

In regulation 8(1)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a), after “23 (requirements relating to thermal elements),” insert “25A (consideration of high-efficiency alternative systems for new buildings),”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b), after “regulations 20,” insert “25A,”.

Form, grounds and period for rejecting final certificate31.

In regulation 16, after the end of paragraph (2) insert—

“(3)

A final certificate given by an approved inspector to a local authority in accordance with these Regulations shall be evidence (but not conclusive evidence) that the requirements specified in the certificate have been complied with.”.

Application of regulations 20, 27, 29, 37, 41, 42, 43 and 44 of the Building Regulations32.

For regulation 20(1) and the preceding heading, substitute—

“Application of regulations 20, 25A, 27, 29, 37, 41, 42, 43 and 44 of the Principal Regulations20.

(1)

Regulations 20 (provisions applicable to self-certification schemes), 25A (consideration of high-efficiency alternative systems for new buildings), 27 (CO2 emission rate calculations), 29 (energy performance certificates), 37 (wholesome water consumption calculation), 41 (sound insulation testing), 42 (mechanical ventilation air flow rate testing), 43 (pressure testing) and 44 (commissioning) of the Principal Regulations apply in relation to building work which is the subject of an initial notice as if references to the local authority were references to the approved inspector.”.

Schedule 1 to the Approved Inspectors Regulations — Forms33.

(1)

The numbered forms specified in Schedule 1 are amended as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3.

(2)

In Form 5 (final certificate) after paragraph 8 insert—

“9.

This certificate is evidence (but not conclusive evidence) that the requirements specified in the certificate have been complied with.”; and

(3)

In Form 12 (public body’s final certificate), after paragraph 6 insert—

“7.

This certificate is evidence (but not conclusive evidence) that the requirements specified in the certificate have been complied with.”.