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That is an old circular... I have since been in touch with the LABC (the national one not local see http://www.labc.org.uk. Spoke to a chap on their part p working group. He's says that most councils are in a right mess with this and are not up to speed. He said my interpritation of...

The approved documnet is quite clear section 1.24 states that the Bc is responsible for making sure the installation is safe and complies withe the building regulations. Section 1.26 makes it clear that the BC have to bear the cost of the inspection + testing and not the huseholder...

But there is something that says they are to inspect and test for free, its section1.26 of the approved document. I have raised the issue with the helpline at the ODPM. I will await their response.

But that is not what they are saying. They list the inspection costs seperatly and have a scale of costs depending on the number of circuits there is to inspect etc. http://www.dudley.gov.uk/environment--planning/building-control/fees-for-plan-submissions The list also says I can have my...

This is my gripe. I have no problem paying the £35 for the building notice application. Its the fee they ask for the inspection and testing after that is the problem. Section 1.26 of the approved document clearly states its the BC who must bear the cost of this.

I think most electric showers are designed to stand off the wall by a small amount. This is because they generate quite a bit of heat and need that little bit of air circulation.

Thanks for your replies guys. Let me clarify it a bit further.... I have no intention of paying an extortionate amount of money to BC, but rather get a certified leccie to do the install if I have to. Yes, I could quite easy put the shower in , and no one would be any the wiser. However, for...

I wish to install an electric shower at home. I am aware this falls under the notifialbe work as listed in the approved document part P. I am having a few issues with my local authority building control as regards to fees. As I plan to do this work myself, they wish to charge me £35 + vat...