Building Notice, Completion of Work?

[steve1811uk]

Hi All, Just received this through the post from the LABC. I was expecting a 'Completion Certificate' as mentioned in Part P of the building regulations. What I received was a 'Building Notice Completion if Work' letter. The LABC seem to think that they don't have to issue a completion certificate. Actually I think they used an approved inspector (they subcontracted the inspection and test). Do you think this counts as a 'Final Certificate' as mentioned in Part P?

To put everyone in the picture the council came out at 1st and 2nd fix to inspect and test. They filled in the inspection and test parts of BS7671 forms (with results for the 2 circuits) and asked me to fill in the design and installation parts.

Why do you think they are not issuing a completion certifcate? Do you think I should push them for that? Looks like they are saying that the installation should be safe but aren't really sure...kind of a cop out I'm thinking. Steve.

 

[Softus]

Final Certificates
4. For subsection (1) of section 51 of the 1984 Act, there shall be substituted the following subsection—

" (1) Where an approved inspector is satisfied that any work to which an initial notice given by him relates has been completed, he shall give to the local authority by whom the initial notice was accepted such certificate with respect to the completion of the work and the discharge of his functions as may be prescribed (called a "final certificate")."

 

[steve1811uk]

Thanks for the reply. So do you think it is normal that the LABC are not issuing a formal completion certificate? Do you think this is a 'final certificate'? Steve.

 

[KKnocker]

Final Certificates
4. For subsection (1) of section 51 of the 1984 Act, there shall be substituted the following subsection—

" (1) Where an approved inspector is satisfied that any work to which an initial notice given by him relates has been completed, he shall give to the local authority by whom the initial notice was accepted such certificate with respect to the completion of the work and the discharge of his functions as may be prescribed (called a "final certificate")."

Is this an attempt for Irrelavent post of the month- you WIN

You have quoted blurb about approved inspectors, initial notices and final certificates all of which have nothing to do with LA Builidng Control

The leter you have for the building notice for electrics seems ok, , it says it complies with P1 so no need to worry

 

[ebee]

Well I would not award the council a crystal mark for clarity

 

[Softus]

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[KKnocker]

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[Pensdown]

Thanks for the reply. So do you think it is normal that the LABC are not issuing a formal completion certificate? Do you think this is a 'final certificate'? Steve.

Steve, below is an extract from Part P so don't worry, you've got the piece of paper you need to prove your installation meets all parts of the building regs including P1.

 

[Softus]

Steve, below is an extract from Part P...

I'm curious to know which edition of the Building Regulations you extracted that from.

 

[Pensdown]

The approved Part P document 2006 page 12

 

[Softus]

That document is advisory, has no legal standing, and contains errors.

 

[Pensdown]

I'm a bit busy at the moment so I would like to be the first to nominate you to argue the rights and wrongs of section 1.27 with BC.

 

[Softus]

Sorry - that would be far too easy, and I only take on challenges.