Building Control Consultants | Registered Building Control Approvers
Building Control Consultants | Nationwide Coverage | RBCA
At JPI Compliance, we are experienced building control consultants offering professional, Registered Building Control Approver services across England and Wales. From early-stage plan checking to final site inspections, we help ensure your projects meet all necessary Building Regulations—on time and without delay. Whether you're managing a commercial fit-out, a high-spec residential build, or a mixed-use development, our Registered Building Inspectors deliver a smooth, proactive compliance process.
Our purpose developed system provides the design team with full access to their project via online portal which key stakeholders can upload drawings, respond to plan check comments and have access to site inspections records at any time. Our system creates a 'Golden Thread' for compliance on a project-by-project basis.
Making Building Control Simple and Clear
Building control doesn’t have to be complicated. At JPI, we take pride in breaking down complex regulations and technical details into clear, straightforward advice you can trust. Our goal is to make sure you always know where your project stands, what’s needed next, and how to keep everything moving smoothly.
By partnering closely with you and your team, we anticipate challenges before they arise and tailor our approach to fit your unique project requirements. This means fewer surprises, less confusion, and more confidence that your build will meet every safety and compliance standard — on time and on budget.
Our Building Control Services
Plan Reviews & Technical Checks: Assessing architectural and engineering plans to confirm compliance with the relevant parts of the Building Regulations
Construction Site Inspections: Carrying out staged inspections throughout the build to verify that construction matches approved plans and regulatory requirements
Statutory Consultations: Managing required consultations with statutory bodies, including the local fire and water authorities, under the formal Building Regulations approval process
Final Certification: Issuing a Final Certificate upon successful completion of building works and full compliance with approved documentation
Ongoing Site Monitoring: Continuously reviewing site activity to track and confirm ongoing compliance through the full construction timeline
Expert Witness Reports: Supplying independent expert opinion in legal or technical disputes related to building control and regulatory compliance
Client CPD Sessions: Delivering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) updates to clients on changes to the Building Regulations and emerging regulatory standards.
Why Choose JPI as Your Building Control Consultant
At JPI Building Control, we combine technical expertise with a personal approach to deliver compliant, professional building control services you can trust. Contractors, developers, and design teams across the UK rely on us to guide their projects smoothly through complex regulations — saving time, reducing risk, and ensuring success.
CABE Premium Member Firm
As a proud Premium Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), we demonstrate our commitment to high standards, ethics, and technical excellence.
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Expert, Fully Registered & Chartered Professionals
Every project is led by Building Control Consultants who are not only registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), including Class 2 and Class 3 Building Inspectors, but also Chartered Construction Professionals with CABE. This means you benefit from expert knowledge, consistent interpretation of regulations, and the highest professional standards.
ISO 9001
We are an ISO 9001 certified company, ensuring our processes and services meet internationally recognised quality management standards. This guarantees a consistent, reliable, and customer-focused approach on every project we deliver. Our certification reflects a culture of continuous improvement, so you can trust that your project is handled with precision and accountability at every stage.
Smart, Transparent
Systems
Our intuitive online portal provides 24/7 access to inspection reports, plan check updates, and compliance records — giving you complete visibility and control at every stage.
Investing in People & Growth
We continuously invest in our team’s development — from structured CPD to Chartered qualifications — to stay ahead
of evolving regulations and deliver forward-thinking,
value-driven service.
Dedicated Point of Contact
You’ll have direct access to a dedicated Registered Building Inspector who leads your project from start to finish, ensuring clear communication, timely updates, and expert advice.
Proven Expertise Across All Sectors
Whether commercial fit-outs, residential schemes, education, healthcare, or retail, we’ve supported Tier 1 contractors and national developers with practical insights and regulatory expertise you can count on.
Our Project Experience
At JPI, we have a proven track record of providing expert support across our four core roles: Registered Building Control Approvers, Fire Engineers, Building Regulations Principal Designers, and Building Regulations Advisors. The project examples below demonstrate our unwavering commitment to Building Control.
Erection of a New Student Residential Blocks and Refurbishment of Two Further Blocks
Client: University of Exeter
Build Cost: £185 Million
Our Role: Registered Building Control Approver
JPI is appointed as the Registered Building Control Approver for this landmark student accommodation scheme in Exter consisting of several blocks. We provide independent, expert oversight to ensure full compliance with the Building Regulations across all stages of the project. Our role includes undertaking restricted activities carried out by a Registered Building Inspector such as plan checks, site inspections and proactive collaboration with the design and construction teams to support a safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery in line with regulatory requirements.
Sixth Floor Cat B
Fit Out Works
Client: Blue Jelly
Build Cost: Undisclosed
Our Role: Registered Building Control Approver
JPI supports several leading office and retail fit-out contractors and designers with expert building control services. On this sixth-floor CAT B fit-out, we acted as the Registered Building Control Approver, overseeing compliance with Building Regulations throughout. The project involved a complex BS 9999 fire strategy, requiring close coordination with the design team and careful review of escape routes, compartmentation, and safety systems. Our work included detailed plan checks, consultation, and site inspections, ensuring safe, compliant delivery in a challenging fit-out environment.
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Erection of New 16 Storey Hotel Building
Client: Caddick Construction
Build Cost: Undisclosed
Our Role: Registered Building Control Approver
JPI is appointed as the Registered Building Control Approver for this new 16-storey hotel development. Early in the process, we issued statutory notices to initiate and regulate the project in line with Building Regulations requirements. Our role includes detailed plan checks to ensure full regulatory compliance and identify potential issues before construction begins. We provide ongoing building control consultation, attending design team meetings to guide and support compliant design and construction practices. Throughout the build, our team conducts rigorous site inspections to verify that work aligns with approved plans and statutory standards.
FAQs
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
It’s about protecting people in or about buildings by ensuring adequate regulation is placed on buildings being erected or adapted via the building control framework. It’s essential because it helps prevent structural failures, fire risks, and other hazards—keeping people safe and ensuring your building meets legal standards.
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What is a Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA)?
An RBCA is a private-sector organisation, like JPI, that is officially registered and regulated by the HSE through the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to carry out building control on non-Higher Risk Buildings. We employ Registered Building Inspectors (RBI’s) who are individually assessed, approved, and monitored by the BSR. Together, we carry out plan checks, site inspections, and issue Final Certificates to confirm compliance with the Building Regulations.
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What’s the difference between Planning Permission and Building Control?
Planning Permission deals with design, layout, and land use. Building Control covers how the building is constructed—fire safety, structure, insulation, drainage, ventilation, etc. You often need both.
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What is a Higher-Risk Building (HRB)?
An HRB is defined (by section 120 of the Building Act 1984) as a building in England that: Is at least 18m or 7 storeys in height or contains at least 2 residential units. Hospitals and care homes during construction also count.
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Can we act as the Building Control Body on Higher-Risk Building (HRB’s)?
No. For High-Rise Buildings (HRBs), only the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is authorised to carry out Building Control functions—including plan checking and site inspections. However, we can support you in achieving full Building Regulation compliance through our specialist consultancy services.
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What’s the difference between the BSR, Local Authority Building Control (LABC), and Registered Building Control Approvers (RBCA’s)?
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) oversees building control for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), while Local Authorities and Registered Building Control Approvers (RBCAs) like us manage all other types of projects. RBCAs are private firms registered by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out plan checks and site inspections. However, only the BSR and Local Authorities hold legal enforcement powers. Enforcement action may be taken if an RBCA has followed the necessary steps to ensure compliance but these have not been successful.
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When should we appoint a Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA)?
You should appoint us as early as possible — ideally during the design stage. Early involvement helps us review plans, identify risks, and advise on compliance before you commit to construction, saving time and cost later. Check out our Building Regulation Advisory page for more details.
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When should the Initial Notice be submitted?
The Initial Notice must be submitted before the commencement. It notifies the Local Authority that an RBCA like JPI will be handling building control — if it's not in place and works have reached legal commencement, we cannot legally proceed with inspections or approval.
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Can you support multi-site or nationwide projects?
Yes — we work across England and regularly support national clients with multiple projects running in parallel.
Our Registered Building Inspectors have extensive experience working across all major sectors. This includes new-build housing, high-rise developments (prior to the BSR regime), commercial fitouts, new commercial buildings, hospitals, and sensitive projects like Ministry of Defence facilities. Their broad expertise ensures they understand the specific requirements and challenges of your project, delivering effective and compliant building control services.
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What kind of experience do your Registered Building Inspectors have?
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