Thanks everyone for there input to my thread. I have been in the building trade for 38 years. I do not abide by the"CODE" I abide by the Building Regulations of England but over the past few years I have had to deal with these"building inspectors" who it appears to me have never lifted a house brick. Most of them seem to have a jumped up oppinion of themselves. If you dont call them Mr you are straight on to thin ice. They will do anything in there power to obstruct any work you have done or are in the proccess of doing.
I always thought that Customs had alot of power but they are just beginners when compared to our ILLUSTRIOUS BUILDING INSPECTORS.

Got to go now I have a meeting with one of the above mentioned A--Holes in the morning. Got to practice my grovelling technique.
                      CHEERS MICK.