What the building regulations cover
Building Regulations cover aspects associated with buildings such as -
- structural safety
- fire safety
- weather and damp protection
- sound insulation
- ventilation
- hygiene
- drainage
- combustion appliances
- stairs and ramps
- thermal performance
- access for people with disabilities
- glazing safety
- electrical safety in dwellings
Applying for approval
There are two methods of applying for building regulations approval. These are -
- full plans approval submission
- building notice application
Full plans approval
This method involves submitting information to the council to allow it to ensure that work complies with building regulations. This information includes -
- fully detailed plans
- specifications
- calculations
- other detailed supporting information
The full plans application form.
Building notice application
The building notice method does not normally involve submitting detailed plans. It is more suitable for small building works. In some cases though it is necessary to provide some plans and detail to allow the council to carry out the required checks. This type of approval is less formal. But it is important that the builder works closely with their appointed building control officer. This is to reduce the chance of any work being carried out that does not comply with the regulations
The building notice application form.
Regularisation
When building work has been carried out without the above procedures being followed, property owners should apply for a Regularisation Certificate. Before a certificate is issued, the council must be reasonably satisfied that -
- the works conform to the building regulations
- there is no risk to the health and safety of people in or around the property
Further information
For more information on the building regulations and general advice on how they apply to various types of common building work, please visit the Planning Portal website (link opens in a new window).
Demolition and dangerous structures
All enquiries relating to building demolition and dangerous structures should be directed to the structural engineering section on (01482) 300 300 or for dangerous strucuters Civic One can also be contacted if it is out of hours on (01482) 616720 (24 hour line).