Building Control Guide

The Building Control Process: A Guide for Our Clients

Once planning permission is granted, the next step is ensuring your project complies with Building Regulations. These regulations protect the safety, health, and efficiency of buildings. Our role is to guide you smoothly through this process.

Understanding Building Regulations

Objective: Explain the purpose and scope of Building Regulations.

What it Covers:

• Structural integrity

• Fire safety

• Thermal efficiency and insulation

• Accessibility and inclusive design

• Electrical, drainage, and ventilation standards

Benefit to You: Confidence that your project will be safe, efficient, and fully compliant.

Appointing Building Control

Objective: Select who will oversee compliance.

Options:

• Local Authority Building Control (LABC)

• Approved Independent Inspector

Our Role: We advise on the best route for your project.

Detailed Design & Technical Drawings

• Objective: Prepare technical documentation for submission.

• Activities:

  • Produce detailed construction drawings.

  • Specify materials, structure, and building services.

  • Coordinate with consultants (structural engineer, M&E, etc.).

• Deliverable: Comprehensive set of technical drawings and specifications.

Submission for Building Regulations Approval

Objective: Gain formal approval before construction begins.

Routes:

• Full Plans Application: Submit complete drawings for pre-approval.

• Building Notice: For smaller/simple works (no pre-approval, inspected during construction).

Deliverable: Official submission to Building Control.

Plan Check & Feedback

Objective: Ensure compliance before works commence.

Activities:

• Building Control reviews drawings and calculations.

• Queries or amendments may be requested.

• We revise and resubmit as needed.

Deliverable: Plans approved or conditional approval issued.

Site Inspections During Construction

Objective: Monitor compliance as the building takes shape.

Stages Typically Inspected:

• Foundations

• Drainage installation

• Structural framework

• Insulation and fireproofing

• Final completion check

Our Role: Liaise with inspectors, address queries, and coordinate responses with contractors.

Completion Certificate

Objective: Achieve final sign-off.

Activities:

• Building Control inspects completed works.

• Any final issues are resolved.

Deliverable: Completion Certificate — your official confirmation the project complies with Building Regulations.

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