"Tim S" wrote in message
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On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 01:46:33 +0000, Paul King wrote:

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I'm also not very convinced by the recent scaremongering being put around
(mostly related to Part P, but also applicable to Part L) that failure to
comply will make selling the house difficult.

IIRC Building control has a limited opportunity to persue a case of
failing to inform Building Control, and that time is something like
6 months according a book on Building Regs I was reading recently.

After that, they've missed their chance. I'm not sure if there are any
other angles they can get you on, particularly if the work is not a
criminal safety hazard???...

Tim

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It has been stated here (I think) that the main cause for concern with
regard to Part P is that insurance companies may try to avoid payout (e.g.
in the event of a fire) if work done within the scope of Part P has not been
officially inspected and approved by BCO. For this reason alone it's worth
getting the required documentation, but of course getting the documentation
could save stress if you ever do decide to sell. A bit of paper with a
receipt for a large sum of money is very convincing for most solicitors.

Cic.