• The Inquiry noted, from the evidence provided, the number and preponderance of visits by Building Inspectors which focussed on drainage issues compared to the limited number of visits that were undertaken in relation to the compliance of the construction of the general structure and fabric of the buildings, the design and specification of which would have represented the vast majority of information submitted and scrutinised by Building Standards prior to approval of the design warrant.
• It is recommended that a review be undertaken as to the overall objective of site visits undertaken by Building Inspectors to ensure that the planning of these properly reflects a prioritisation of the identification and inspection of areas of highest risk.