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Building control

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Building control is primarily concerned with the health and safety of people in and around buildings, energy conservation, as well as access and facilities for building users - protecting the public by ensuring legal requirements for building design and construction are complied with. Builders and developers are required by the building regulations and the Building Act 1984 to obtain building control approval - an independent check that the building regulations have been complied with.

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Building control

Explains what building control is and what the competent person scheme is.

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Maps and plans

Building regulations

Explains what building regulations are and do they apply to conservatories or porches. Also provides information on building regulations for extensions, garage extensions, detached garages, loft conversions, internal alterations, replacement windows and doors, converting your house to an office or shop, installing fittings and appliances and the types of work that are exempt from building regulations.

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Building applications

Information about full plans and building notice applications, making a building control application, building regulations application cost, what a certificate of completion is and what a regularisation certificate is.

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Dangerous buildings and structures

Explains what a dangerous building is, what makes them dangerous, how to report one, what to do if you own and what are the charges if you use this service.

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Demolitions

Explains what to do if you want to carry out demolition works, what does not require demolition notice, what are the requirements of demolition and is there a charge.

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Party Wall Act

Explains what the party wall act is.

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LABC home warranty

Explains what the LABC is.

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Health and Safety Executive

Information relating to the Health and Safety Executive.

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Building control inspections

Explains when you can start building work, when are inspection visits and how to arrange an inspection.

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Additional services and specialist services

Information about additional specialist building control services, what a standard assessment procedure calculation is, energy performance certificates, display energy certificates, code for sustainable homes ratings and what air testing is.

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Approved documents and guidance notes

Explains what approved documents are, where you need means of escape windows, where you need safety glazing, smoke detectors, choosing a reputable contractor and how to remedy unauthorised building works.

Building Control Application Forms and Fee Guidance

Printable and emailable application forms and fee sheet

Air Testing

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Building control now offer an air testing service...

Part L, F & J Update

Parts L, F and J 2010 are now fully in force and all projects not yet started will need to comply fully with the new requirements. For further advice on how this will affect your development please contact us on 0845 026 8969.

Additional Services

Building control also offers the following specialist services: