Summary
An introduction to the services provided by the Building Control Section.
Introduction
Welcome to the web pages of the Building Control Service.
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The primary purpose of the Building Control Service is to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings. This is achieved in a number of different ways, listed below, some of which are proactive measures, while others are reactive.
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The Staff
The Building Control Service is staffed with experienced and appropriately qualified personnel. All staff undergo suitable training every year to allow them to continue with their professional development and to ensure that they have the necessary skills and up to date knowledge to provide a high quality service to our clients and the general public.
The Building Control Surveyors generally work within specified areas of the Borough. This allows them to become very familiar with their particular area and build up a unique knowledge relating to matters such as site history and ground conditions. For further information on staff contact details please click here|.
The Service
The Building Control Service aims to provide advice and assistance to achieve quality of design and construction in buildings in accordance with the the Building Regulations| and associated legislation. The service includes:
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A professional and accountable service;
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Pre-application advice;
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Conditional approvals if required;
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LANTAC (Local Authority National Type Approval Certificate) scheme for dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings;
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Provision of a development team approach;
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Daily access to Building Control Surveyors for technical advice;
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Inspection| of key stages of building work to determine compliance with the requirements of the Building Regulations;
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Same day inspection| of building work, if notified by 10:00 a.m.;
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The control of dangerous structures|;
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The control of demolition| of buildings in excess of 49.5 cubic metres;
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Property searches for Building Regulations history and documentation;
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The issuing of street names and property numbers|.