Brian
there is so much to consider with Building Rega at the moment apart from the review, important as it is.
I'm glad to here that there is to be a review of the Procedural Guidance.
There also needs to be a review of the way Approved Inspectors carry out their functions. They really are out of control now and not only that, but because there is commercial pressure on Local Authorities as a result of this so called competition in this area they (some LA's) are now accepting what would normally be regarded as not complying with Building Regs.
ODPM, both Building Regs Division and the Fire Division. must recognise the problems that the introduction of AI's has caused and address it.
The only independent body left is the Fire Service (apart from London that is) who have to sort out the mess on occupation of the building.
How long will it be before we see the results of substandard building regulations approvals show up in in some way?