Understanding Building Control Approval 🏢

For any construction work in the UK, approval and inspection from building control is required to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. But what exactly does building control do?

🔹 Building control are the local authority department responsible for enforcing UK building regulations - the standards that govern the design, construction and alterations to buildings.

🔹The regulations cover critical aspects like structural integrity, fire safety, access, ventilation, sound insulation, and more.

🔹Home owners must submit construction plans to building control for approval before work begins. This is granted through permissions and certificates.

🔹During the project, mandatory inspections are carried out by building control at key stages to check for compliance with regulations.

🔹If issues are found, enforcement actions like revisions or demolition may be required before continuing.

🔹Upon completion, building control performs a final inspection. Certificates are issued if all regulations have been met.

BE CAREFUL: HOME OWNERS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBLE TO MAKE SURE THAT BUILDING COMPLIES WITH BUILDING CONTROL!

By working with building control, builders and homeowners ensure their projects meet minimum quality and safety requirements. Let us handle this important process for your next construction project!