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[F1Functions of [F2approver]sE+W

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8.(1) Subject to paragraph (2), an [F2approver] 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 [F2approver] 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), [F325A (consideration of high-efficiency alternative systems for new buildings),] 26 (CO2 emission rates for new buildings), [F426A (fabric energy efficiency rates for new buildings),] F5[F626A (primary energy consumption rates for new buildings), 26B (fabric performance values for new dwellings),] F7[F826C (target primary energy rates for new buildings)] 28 (consequential improvements to energy performance), 36 (water efficiency of new dwellings), [F937A (provision of automatic fire suppression systems),] 38 (Fire safety information), 39 (information about ventilation) F10[F11,] 40 (information about use of fuel and power) F12[F13, 40A (information about systems for on-site generation of electricity) and 40B (information about overheating)] of the Principal Regulations are complied with, and

(b)the requirements of regulation 20 of these Regulations (which applies regulations 20, [F1425A,] 27, F15F16[F1727A, 27B,] F18F19... F20[F2127C,] 37, 41, 42, 43 F22[F23, 44 and 44ZA] of the Principal Regulations F24[F25and regulation 7A (energy performance certificates on construction) of the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012]) are complied with.

F26[F27(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 [F2approver] 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.]]

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F3Words in reg. 8(1)(a) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (11.2.2013 for specified purposes, 9.7.2013 in so far as not already in force) 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, reg. 5, Sch.); and (W. for remaining purposes) (19.4.2013 for specified purposes, 9.7.2013 in so far as not already in force) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/747), regs. 1(4), 30(a), Sch. (with reg. 1(2)(3))

F4Words in reg. 8(1)(a) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2014) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/579), regs. 1(4), 3(2)(a)(i) (with reg. 1(3))

F5Words in reg. 8(1)(a) substituted and inserted (W. in relation to excepted energy buildings) (8.6.2018) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Excepted Energy Buildings) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/558), regs. 1(2), 20(a)(i)(ii) (with reg. 29)

F6Words in reg. 8(1)(a) inserted (W. but not in relation to excepted energy buildings) (31.7.2014) by The Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/110), regs. 1(3), 12(a) (with reg. 1(2))

F9Words in reg. 8(1)(a) inserted (W. in relation to excepted energy buildings) (8.6.2018) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Excepted Energy Buildings) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/558), regs. 1(2), 20(a)(iii) (with reg. 29)

F11Comma substituted for word in reg. 8(1)(a) (E.) (15.6.2022) by The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1391), regs. 1(1), 15(a)(ii) (with reg. 17) (as amended (5.6.2023) by S.I. 2023/520, regs. 1(2), 3)

F14Word in reg. 8(1)(b) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (11.2.2013 for specified purposes, 9.7.2013 in so far as not already in force) 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, reg. 5, Sch.); and (W. for remaining purposes) (19.4.2013 for specified purposes, 9.7.2013 in so far as not already in force) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/747), regs. 1(4), 30(b), Sch. (with reg. 1(2)(3))

F15Word "27A," in reg. 8(1)(b) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2014) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/579), regs. 1(4), 3(2)(a)(ii) (with reg. 1(3))

F16Word "27B," in reg. 8(1)(b) inserted (W. in relation to excepted energy buildings) (8.6.2018) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Excepted Energy Buildings) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/558), regs. 1(2), 20(b) (with reg. 29)

F17Word "27A," in reg. 8(1)(b) inserted (W. for remaining purposes) and word "27B," inserted (W. but not in relation to excepted energy buildings) (31.7.2014) by The Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/110), regs. 1(3), 12(b) (with reg. 1(2))

F18Word in reg. 8(1)(b) omitted (W. for remaining purposes) (17.6.2016) by virtue of The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/611), regs. 1(4), 3(2)(a) (with reg. 1(3))

F19Word in reg. 8(1)(b) omitted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2016) by virtue of The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/285), regs. 1(4), 3(2)(a) (with reg. 1(3))

F24Words in reg. 8(1)(b) inserted (W. for remaining purposes) (17.6.2016) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/611), regs. 1(4), 3(2)(b) (with reg. 1(3))

F25Words in reg. 8(1)(b) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2016) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/285), regs. 1(4), 3(2)(b) (with regs. 1(3))

F26Reg. 8(2) inserted (W. in relation to excepted energy buildings) (8.6.2018) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Excepted Energy Buildings) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/558), regs. 1(2), 20(c) (with reg. 29)

F27Reg. 8(2) revoked (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2014) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/579), regs. 1(4), 3(2)(b) (with reg. 1(3))

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