The ACAI today published its response to the 'Future of Building Control' consultation. It includes 7 key points:

1. Agreement on the need for a 'level playing field' between local authority building control and private sector Approved Inspectors: commercial freedom for local authority building control teams – but also appropriate controls

2. A risk-based approach to inspection regimes

3. Consistent standards of competence required for all building control professionals

4. Mandatory regulation, licensing and performance monitoring of all building control bodies

5. A separate, independent and publicly-funded enforcement team – with teeth

6. At least 9 months’ notice of new Building Regulations

7. No integration of planning and building control services in local authorities at this time.

Click here to read more about the ACAI's views on the future of building control