8.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), an approved inspector by whom an initial notice has been given shall, so long as the notice continues in force, take such steps (which may include the making of tests of building work and the taking of samples of material) as are reasonable to enable the approved inspector to be satisfied within the limits of professional skill and care that—
(a)regulations 4 (requirements relating to building work), 6 (requirements relating to material change of use), 7 (materials and workmanship), 22 (requirements relating to a change to energy status), 23 (requirements relating to thermal elements), [F125A (consideration of high-efficiency alternative systems for new buildings),] 26 (CO2 emission rates for new buildings), 28 (consequential improvements to energy performance), 36 (water efficiency of new dwellings), 38 (Fire safety information), 39 (information about ventilation) and 40 (information about use of fuel and power) of the Principal Regulations are complied with, and
(b)the requirements of regulation 20 of these Regulations (which applies regulations 20, [F225A,] 27, 29, 37, 41, 42, 43 and 44 of the Principal Regulations) are complied with.
(2) In a case where any requirement of Part L of Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations is to be complied with by the insertion of insulating material into the cavity in a wall after that wall has been constructed, the approved inspector need not supervise the insertion of the insulating material but shall state in the final certificate whether or not at the date of that certificate the material has been inserted.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 8(1)(a) inserted (11.2.2013 for specified purposes) by The Building Regulations c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 37(a), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47) (as amended by S.I. 2013/181, art. 5, Sch.)
F2Word in reg. 8(1)(b) inserted (11.2.2013 for specified purposes) by The Building Regulations c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 37(b), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47) (as amended by S.I. 2013/181, art. 5, Sch.)