Building Regulations Application
We provide a comprehensive set of drawings and specifications for Building Regulations approval for the following aspects of construction:
- All new building work
- An extension to existing property
- Structural Alterations
- Any change affecting fire safety
- A detached garage
- Barn conversion
- Conversion of part or all of a shop or office to a house or flat
- Installation of replacement windows
- Conversion of a house into flats
The following Building Regulations are to be considered during design and construction:
- PART A Structure
- PART B Fire Safety
- PART C Site Preparation & Resistance to Moisture
- PART D Toxic Substances
- PART E Resistance to the Passage of Sound
- PART F Ventilation
- PART G Hygiene
- PART H Drainage & Waste Disposal
- PART J Heat Producing Appliances
- PART K Stairs, Ramps & Guards
- PART L Conservation of Fuel and Power
- PART M Access & Facilities for the Disabled
- PART N Glazing - Materials & Protection
- PART P Electrical Safety - Installation & Protection
Obtaining Building Regulations Approval
There are two ways in which to apply for a Building Regulations Approval:
Full Plans Application
Full Plans Submission comprises all relevant drawings (elevations, plans, sections), construction details, specifications and structural calculations. Council will usually try to issue a decision within 6 weeks. When the Council approves the drawings you will receive a formal approval notice setting out any conditions related to the approval. The major advantage of this procedure is that you know from the start exactly what you will need to do in order to comply with the regulations. The builder has a solid basis from which to prepare an estimate for the work.
Building Control Officer will visit the site as necessary and issue a Completion Certificate at the end of construction.
Building Notice Application
The second method is to apply for what is known as a Building Notice Application. In this case no approval notice is issued and there is no right of application for a determination. The main advantage of this process is that it requires less detailed plans. Generally it is only used for very minor works or works where there are no many unknowns. Construction work could commence 48 hours after submission of Building Notice to Building Control Department.
Building Control Officer will visit the site as necessary and issue a Completion Certificate at the end of construction.
Click here to view example building regulations drawing.
