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[F1(1)Where [F2a registered building control approver] is satisfied that any work to which an initial notice given by [F3them] relates has been completed, [F4they] 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 [F5their] functions as may be prescribed (called a “final certificate”).]
(2)Section 50(5) to (7) above has effect in relation to a final certificate as if any reference in those subsections to a plans certificate were a reference to a final certificate.
(3)Where a final certificate—
(a)has been given with respect to any of the work [F6to which an initial notice relates], and
(b)has been accepted by the local authority concerned,
the initial notice ceases to apply to that work, but section 48(1) above continues to apply, by virtue of this subsection, in relation to that work as if the initial notice continued in force in relation to it.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 51(1) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art.4
F2Words in s. 51(1) substituted (6.4.2024 except in relation to W., 6.4.2024 for W.) by Building Safety Act 2022 (c. 30), s. 170(4)(b)(c), Sch. 4 para. 7(a); S.I. 2024/104, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3); S.I. 2024/207, reg. 2(d)(x) (with regs. 3, 4, 6, 8-12)
F3Word in s. 51(1) substituted (6.4.2024 except in relation to W., 6.4.2024 for W.) by Building Safety Act 2022 (c. 30), s. 170(4)(b)(c), Sch. 4 para. 7(b); S.I. 2024/104, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3); S.I. 2024/207, reg. 2(d)(x) (with regs. 3, 4, 6, 8-12)
F4Word in s. 51(1) substituted (6.4.2024 except in relation to W., 6.4.2024 for W.) by Building Safety Act 2022 (c. 30), s. 170(4)(b)(c), Sch. 4 para. 7(c); S.I. 2024/104, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3); S.I. 2024/207, reg. 2(d)(x) (with regs. 3, 4, 6, 8-12)
F5Word in s. 51(1) substituted (6.4.2024 except in relation to W., 6.4.2024 for W.) by Building Safety Act 2022 (c. 30), s. 170(4)(b)(c), Sch. 4 para. 7(d); S.I. 2024/104, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3); S.I. 2024/207, reg. 2(d)(x) (with regs. 3, 4, 6, 8-12)
F6Words in s. 51(3)(a) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(5)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 51(1) restricted (prosp.) by Smoke Detectors Act 1991 (c. 37, SIF 15), ss. 5(3), 7(3).
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