Building inspector competence framework (BICoF)
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Sets out details of Building Safety Regulator (BSR) registration classes, also covering: BICoF overview, competence levels, competence subject area framework and competence requirements for the different classes of building inspector.
Document History
Last updated: 22 May 2026 - Updated the regulatory authority from the Health and Safety Executive to the Building Safety Regulator. Also removed the reference to the Health and Safety Act 1974. Sourced from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-building-inspectors-professional-codes-and-standards/building-inspector-competence-framework-bicof and converted to pdf. Whilst we endeavour to capture all updates it is subject to receiving alerts from the publisher and there may be formatting or punctuation changes applied to the html version that do not affect the text. Document type: guidance. First published: 7 July 2024.
Publisher Information
Building Safety Regulator
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is an executive non-departmental public body established in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy with statutory powers granted under the Building Safety Act 2022. The BSR is responsible for regulating higher-risk buildings, improving safety standards and raising levels of competence of those involved in building design and construction across England and Wales.
