Schedule 5: Minor and consequential amendments in connection with Part 3 Paragraph 15(5)(b), (6), (7), (8), (10) Background
Under section 12 the appropriate national authority may approve a particular type of building matter as complying with requirements of the building regulations, either on application or of its own accord.
Example 1
The regulator decides to make a proposal to the Secretary of State for the approval of a particular building matter as being compliant with relevant building regulatory requirements in England. Before making proposals to the Secretary of State, the regulator considers it appropriate to consult with the Building Advisory Committee and external stakeholders. Having consulted, the regulator proceeds to make the proposal. The Secretary of State reviews the proposal and issues a certificate approving the matter.
Example 2
An individual makes an application to the Secretary of State to vary an approval certificate that was issued on application. The Secretary of State consults with the regulator and the original applicant and considers it appropriate to also consult with the Building Advisory Committee. Having consulted, the Secretary of State decides to vary the certificate and publishes a notice of the variation.