Building Control
What is Building Control? The main function of Building Control is to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations under the Building Act 1984.The purpose of which is to ensure that building standards meet the requirements necessary to protect the health, safety of people in and around buildings. They also incorporate measures to conserve fuel and power, reduce carbon emissions and to ensure the provision of access and facilities for the less able. The Act bestows a duty on the local authority to enforce both the Act and the Building Regulations in their area.A person undertaking building work has a duty to comply with the requirements of the regulations. The inspections which Building Control undertake should not be confused with full site supervision. The approval notice and completion certificate, which the Council issue is not a guarantee or warranty and the Council are not responsible for any economic loss due to defects or failure to meet the minimum requirements of the Building Regulations. Led by the Building Control Manager our Building Control team is dedicated to providing a professional impartial quality service from plan checking stage through to completion. The Building Regulations 2000 consist of a small number of functional legal requirements, which are supported by a set of Approved Documents.
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