Planning, building and the environment
Enabling Electronic Communication of Building Control Documents - Consultation Paper

Enabling Electronic Communication of Building Control Documents - Consultation Paper

Published 8 October 2007
Closing date 7 January 2008
Type(s) Consultation documents
Site Planning, building and the environment
Product code 07BD048540/a
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Summary

This consultation has been published to explain, and to seek views on, proposed amendments to the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2000 and the Building (Approved Inspectors etc) Regulations 2000 to enable:

  • electronic communication of building control transactions
  • the communication of specified  transactions without signatures
  • the use of electronic signatures on specified transactions which have to be signed.

The amendments are intended to bring the legislation in line with industry practice and expectations, enable more effective and efficient service delivery and contribute to reductions in administration burdens. 

A final impact assessment: Enabling Electronic Communication of Building Control Documents  has been published to support this consultation document.

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