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If your in the process of building it may be good to know what's happening to Building Control The good idea department decided that after Grenfell they would set a building inspector standard through legislation: Building Safety Register (BSR) So after the 6th April 2024, if "inspectors" are not Registered Building Inspectors (RBIs) it will be a criminal offence to work as a building inspector. You will be able to check on line to see if an inspector is registered and what inspections can be carried out by the inspector. (tell me if you know where this is..) https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/making-buildings-safer/building-safety-regulator-news/regulating-the-building-control-profession/#:~:text=After April 2024%2C if they,passed an independent competency assessment. However Lack of funding and lack of skilled people means there is presently a shortfall of qualified inspectors who have the qualifications. https://www.housingtoday.co.uk/in-focus/race-against-time-before-april-are-we-heading-for-a-building-control-inspection-crisis/5127866.article https://www.deeside.com/building-inspector-shortage-and-safety-reforms-strain-councils-in-wales/ https://www.building.co.uk/focus/race-against-time-before-april-are-we-heading-for-a-building-control-inspection-crisis/5127835.article As if the weather isn't enough to contend with....