Inspections need to take place while items are still completely visible.
Notifications for underpinning works
- Stage 1 – Commencement – may be combined with stage 2
- Stage 2 – Inspection of new foundations to sequence
- Stage 3 – Inspection of completed dry packing and next foundations
- Stage 4 – Inspection of completed dry packing last foundations
- Stage 5 – Completion
Number of inspections to be agreed with the surveyor.
Notifications for load-bearing wall removal
- Stage 1 – Commencement – may be combined with stage 2
- Stage 2 – Inspection of structural works
- Stage 3 – Fire proofing
- Stage 4 – Completion – may be combined with stage 3 if all is okay
Notifications for chimney breast removal
- Stage 1 – Commencement – may be combined with stage 2
- Stage 2 – Check means of support as installed and fixings
- Stage 3 – Check making good/fireproofing
- Stage 4 – Completion – may be combined with stage 3 if all is okay