| Summary of the Regulations |
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| In the process of development, whether it is
the erection of a new building, extending or altering an existing
building, or changing the way a building is used, you will normally
need to seek Building Regulation approval and possibly Planning
approval. Planning approval establishes that the building or proposed
use of land is acceptable in principal. Building Regulations specifically
relate to the technical aspects of construction and cover such matters
as structural stability, fire resistance, means of escape, disabled
access, weather resistance, thermal insulation, drainage etc. etc.
Building Control is the part of Environmental Services which ensures
that buildings are constructed and altered so that they comply with
the Building Regulations, that dangerous structures are made safe
and that demolitions are done in as safe a manner as possible. |
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| The purpose of the regulations is to protect
the health and safety of people in or around buildings. They also
deal with conserving energy and with access and facilities for disabled
people. Building Control Surveyors manage the Building Regulations.
Our highly qualified and experienced teams of Building Control Surveyors
examine and comment on plans for developments and inspect work that
is in progress. Their wide knowledge of materials and building methods
is available to you at all stages of the building process. |
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| Before you carry out building work,
you or your agent (i.e. Architect, Builder or Surveyor) must advise
the Building Control Services by submitting FULL PLANS for approval
or through the BUILDING NOTICE procedure. |
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