Building control bodies are being urged to undertake normal, regular site inspections where they can be done safely, under new government coronavirus guidelines.
In an update on the application of Building Regulations during the covid-19 outbreak, the Ministry for Housing and Local Government (MHCLG) said that for all building work being carried out, building control bodies should check regularly with those carrying out the work.
Building control bodies should continue to assess deposited plans on their merits and ensure that “the statutory requirements to consult with fire and rescue authorities and sewage undertakers continue to be met”, it said.
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