What is Approved Inspector?

An Approved Inspector is a private-sector alternative to Local Authority Building Control for Building Regulations sign-off in England and Wales. Approved Inspectors are registered with the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspectors Register (CICAIR) and must carry mandatory PI insurance. They issue an Initial Notice at project start and a Final Certificate on completion. Following the Building Safety Act 2022 they have been reclassified as Registered Building Control Approvers.