[F11G(1)Building regulations may make provision for and in connection with—E+W
(a)the inspection and testing of work;
(b)the inspection and testing of buildings;
(c)the inspection and testing of services, fittings and equipment provided in connection with buildings;
(d)the taking of samples.
(2)The regulations may in particular—
(a)prohibit the covering up of any work, for a prescribed period after a prescribed or specified event;
(b)provide for the cutting into or laying open of any work or building, or the pulling down of any work.
(3)In sub-paragraph (2)(a) “specified” means specified by the building control authority.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 paras. 1A-1I and cross-headings inserted (6.4.2023 for E. and for W. except for specified purposes, 5.9.2023 for W. in so far as not already in force) by Building Safety Act 2022 (c. 30), ss. 33, 170(4)(b)(c); S.I. 2023/362, reg. 3(1)(n); S.I. 2023/914, reg. 2(b)(i)