On Sat, 30 Apr 2005 17:34:56 +0100, a particular chimpanzee named "Set
Square" randomly hit the keyboard and produced:

Unless it was done by cowboys, it's unlikely *not* to have been done right
(pardon the double negative!). As long as the OP has some record of the
section and length of the RSJ, he should be able to satisfy the BCO that
it's ok without exposing it.

The BCO would still want to see the beam; receipts can be provided for
anything, even when it's not used on that site. It may also be
necessary to see the padstone and bearings either side. I think the
OP will need to be prepared for a bit of replastering.

However, if the OP is prepared to lie, and it's not obvious (i.e., the
house itself is less than 20 years old, or the paint around the new
opening is a different shade), who's to know that the work wasn't
carried out before the solicitor's limitation period applies?
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