Building Control
Our
Purpose
"To help our customers deliver a safe and
sustainable built environment."
The Building Control Section aims to provide a customer friendly
service of the highest standard.
Our officers have an indepth knowledge of building construction
and a detailed understanding of the Building Regulations and how
they are applied.
We are independent and are not employed by any party involved in
the building project. Our only interest is that the building work
complies with the required legislation.
Our officers are committed to the provision of a Local Authority
based Building Control service. Unlike the private sector we are
accountable through Council Members.
We are responsible for the control of building development to
ensure that health and safety standards are achieved in
construction and means of escape and to ensure that minimum
standards are achieved in energy efficiency and access for the
disabled.
The service is in competition with the private sector and all
building control work is fee earning, with the exception of work
designed to provide access or facilities for the disabled.
Fees are set on a 'cost recovery' basis only and legislation
prevents us from making a profit.
In addition, the service is responsible for dealing with
Dangerous Structures under the Building Act and functions under the
Safety at Sports Grounds Act.
Our staff are available to assist you in any queries that you
may have and will be pleased to offer any pre application advice
free of charge.
Site inspections are guaranteed for the same working day if the
request is made before 10.00am. However, officers are
directly contactable and requests made later are often able to be
accomodated.
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Last Updated: 18.05.2011 at 09:02