DipBCSIPAL420 Exam Information and Outline
Diploma in Building Control Site Inspection and Plan Assessment (Level 4)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 12, 2026
DipBCSIPAL420 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Assessment
- Portfolio of evidence, case studies and examinations
- Building Control Legislation
- Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations 2010
- Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Safety Regulator
- Building control procedures, enforcement and dispute processes
- Plan Assessment
- Checking plans against Approved Documents A–T
- Structure (Part A) and fire safety (Part B)
- Site preparation and moisture resistance (Part C)
- Ventilation, drainage, sound and energy (Parts F, H, E, L)
- Access, protection from falling and glazing (Parts K, M)
- Issuing conditions and observations
- Site Inspection
- Inspection stages: foundations, DPC, drainage, structure, completion
- Construction technology for low-rise domestic buildings
- Recording and reporting inspection findings
- Contraventions and remedial action
- Fire Safety in Buildings
- Means of escape, compartmentation and fire service access
- Professional Practice
- Code of conduct for registered building inspectors
- Communication with clients, contractors and other agencies
- Health and safety on site