Time for a change
Series: RICS Building Control ; (153) October 2004, 22-23(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Argues that statutory inspections do not exist. Reviews the history of the belief that these do exist, but points out that they should correctly be identified as statutory notification of various stages of construction. Discusses whether RICS should drop the core competency of statutory inspections and in its place put inspection and enforcement of building work. Concludes this would also ensure that competency is assessed in relation to both local authority and approved inspector operational practices.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68302 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 127872-1001 |
Argues that statutory inspections do not exist. Reviews the history of the belief that these do exist, but points out that they should correctly be identified as statutory notification of various stages of construction. Discusses whether RICS should drop the core competency of statutory inspections and in its place put inspection and enforcement of building work. Concludes this would also ensure that competency is assessed in relation to both local authority and approved inspector operational practices.