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In article , says...
A builder (reputable) I was speaking to recently mentioned that he (or his
clients) only submitted notices when the works were major, as an example:
MAJOR:
Removing a load bearing wall
Replacing a boiler
Replacing several windows
MINOR
Moving a doorway in a load bearing wall
Replacing a single window.

The minor jobs he commented weren`t even worth notifying since they would
stand little chance of being noticed or found out (assuming they were done
to a satisfactory standard).
What I guess I`m trying to guage is there must be millions of jobs (DIY or
not) that are done yearly where Building Notices have not been made either
because the owner isn`t aware they must submit one or they don`t consider it
important because the work is of a minor nature?

How do you find out what does need a notice and what doesn't? I changed
my boiler in Oct 2001, should I have obtained such a notice?

I think most people know that structural work requires Builing Control
approval and the recent changes to replacement window rules have been
publicised (though as many replacement window companies self certify
this may not have had a great impact).

Thanks,

Peter