Written question asked by Mark Garnier (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2015. It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2015 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Building Inspectors

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what measures are in place to ensure that approved building inspectors abide by the (a) Code of Conduct for Approved Inspectors, (b) Disciplinary Procedures of the Construction Industry Councils Approved Inspectors Register and (c) Building Control Performance Standards.

Answer: Approved inspectors are required to abide by the Code of Conduct for Approved Inspectors and Disciplinary Procedures of the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspectors Register. The Code of Conduct also includes a requirement to abide by the Building Control Performance Standards and all approved inspectors are required to operate in accordance with both documents.

If it is found that an approved inspector is not complying with relevant regulations and the Code of Conduct, including the Building Control Performance Standards, the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspector Register may withdraw or not renew their approval.

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