Importantly, this means that any issues regarding non-compliance with the regulations can be thrashed out before building work actually starts. Remember you still need to complete a form giving details of the building work together with a site plan or scale showing the boundaries of site and drainage details. The plans required for building control are considerably more detailed than those submitted for planning, and are often commissioned as an additional service.
Whether you choose to submit a Full Plans application or not, building control normally require calculations from a qualified structural engineer who you can employ at the structural drawing stage. This depends on how busy your designer is. For building control to process a Full Plans application the stipulated period of five weeks should be sufficient assuming there are no major issues.
This is the case for those that self build , as well as all manner of projects such as renovating a house , extensions and loft conversions. Approved inspectors are registered with the Construction Industry Council. They must re-register every five years to maintain high standards. A building inspector appointed through LABC and an approved inspector will carry out the same duties for a self-builder. They will check plans for compliance when a full plans application is made, and carry out site inspections when requested to check work on site at various stages.
However, only an inspector from your local authority has powers of enforcement. An approved inspector must hand the project over to the local authority if there are problems with the project that cannot be resolved informally. There's very little difference in cost whether using an approved inspector or working directly with the local authority.
While all good builders will know how to ensure their work meets Building Regulations standard, and the process for having their work signed off by Building Control, the onus of ensuring that Building Regulations are met lies with you as the homeowner. You can delegate this responsibility to your build team, but the legal responsibility remains with you.
Although work on a new build or extension may proceed before any formal approval, nothing can proceed beyond the inspection stages without the approval of the inspector. When the building is completed to the satisfaction of the inspector, a Completion Certificate will be issued.
This is a vital document that must be retained alongside the written planning permission for use if you ever want to sell. It is also required in order to release final funds from lenders, obtain the warranty certification and in order to reclaim VAT if applicable. The completion certificate will not be available until all your certificates have been passed to the building control officer and a final site inspection has passed. The relevant certificates vary from one project to another but usually include:.
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