Registered Building Inspectors
Who are we and what do we do?
A protected profession
Only RBI's who are registered with the Building Safety Regulator can undertake what are referred to as 'restricted activities and functions'.
These are detailed in legislation, but can only be undertaken by a competent RBI registered for the appropriate class of the work.
Further information can be found here:
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Class 1
Trainee
Must only work under supervision of a Class 2 or Class 3 RBI.
This class is suitable for anyone new to the profession who is undergoing training.
Class 3
Specialist Building Inspector
Can work unsupervised on projects within the categories for which they are registered.
This does include 'non-standard' and higher-risk buildings (category H).
Class 2
Building Inspector
Can work unsupervised on projects within the categories for which they are registered.
This does not include 'non-standard' buildings or higher-risk buildings.
Class 4
Technical Manager
Class 2 or Class 3 RBI's with additional responsibilities for technical management of teams and processes.
Must only undertake activities and functions within class of registration.
RBI's will also be registered for either 'plan assessment', 'site inspections' or both. Please check the register for confirmation.
Building categories
As defined by BSR
Category A
Residential dwelling houses (single household)
Under 7.5m
Category B
Residential flats and dwelling houses
Under 11m
Category C
Residential flats and dwelling houses
Over 11m but under 18m
Category D
All building types
Iincluding residential
Under 7.5m
Category E
All building types
Including residential
Over 7.5m but under 11m
Category F
All building types
Including residential
Over 11m but under 18m
Category G
All building types
Including non-standard
No limit on height
Excludes higher-risk buildings
Category H
Higher-risk buildings
(Refer to definition)