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Why are some private building inspectors facing problems?
What should Approved Inspectors do once their insurance has expired?
What's the process for transferring work from an AI that no longer has insurance to an LABC team?
Why does the project have to be reverted to the local Authority?
What does it cost to cancel an initial notice and revert work to my local council?
Why do I have to pay twice – once for the Approved Inspector and then for the LABC team?
What will the local authority surveyor do?
Can Approved Inspectors continue without the required insurance?
What is the status of any regulatory work done in a period where an Approved Inspector fails to secure renewal of their insurance?
Does a cancellation notice have to be issued by the Approved Inspector?
What information should I request from the Approved Inspector when reverting a project to the local council?
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My building control story - Seb Jackson
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