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CONTENTS
Foreword 7
Building Control.......................................................................... 8
Why do we have Building Regulations?.....................................
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FOREWORD
We have produced this handbook
to guide you through the Building
Regulation process.
Our aim is to offer a level of service
which satisfies your requirements
and allows us t
The Building Control Section is part of the Planning
& Sustainability Division and is within the
Environment Directorate. ?
? We are respo
WHY DO WE HAVE BUILDING
REGULATIONS?
Peace of Mind
Thermal Insulation
Weather Resistant
Rainwater Disposal
Ventilation
Prevention of Rain
P
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MAP OF AREA
NEIL FERRIS
BUILDING CONTROL
MANAGER
T: 02380 832781
HUGH MARTIN
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
CONTROL SURVEYOR
(West Team)
T: 02380 832896
West Team Nos
T: 02380 832557
T: 02
12BUILDING CONTROL SERVICES
Pre-Application Advice
We welcome preliminary discussions with customers
about building and development proposals.
These discussions are helpful to everyone.
There are two ways to make an application for proposed
work:-
? Full Plans application.
? Building Notice application.
Full Plans
To make a Full Plans application, a detailed set of plans
The Building Notice procedure lends itself to works of a relatively straightforward nature and should be used by persons who are familiar with the requirements of the regulations. Without plans ther
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Local Authority Building Control
Partnership Scheme
The Partner Authority Scheme enables a company to
partner with a Local Authority of its own choice. The
Partner Authori
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUILDING
CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT
CONTROL (PLANNING)
Building Control and Development Control known as Certain types of development need Planning Permission,
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Approved Contractor Tel: 023 8081 4151 Fax: 023 8081 3918 Shepherds Road, Bartley, Southampton SO40 2LH Structural Design Structural Detailing Structural Surv
WORK WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE
BUILDING REGULATION APPROVAL
(EXEMPT BUILDINGS)
Electrical Installation
Work on electrical installations must be
carried out by a qualified electrician who is
reg
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STARTING WORK AND SITE
INSPECTIONS
You may begin work at any time after you have
submitted a Full Plans application or Building Notice,
providing that at least 2 days' notice has been given of
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? Inspect reported dangerous structures within 24 hours
(2 hours where reported by the emergency services)
? To ensure buildings and struc
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
? The safe demolition of all types of buildings is the
responsibility of Building Control Services who will
make certain that proper precautions are taken
Demolition work in progress 28SAFETY AT SPORTS GROUNDS
As a Unitary Authority the Council has, since April 1997,
been responsible for issuing safety certificates for sports
grounds under the Safety at Sports Ground Act
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ACCESS TO AND USE OF BUILDINGS
Inclusive Design
? We can give general advice on the requirements
of Part M `Access to and Use of Buildings' of the
Building Regulations.
? The
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do I need permission? Building Regulation ?
permission is required to ensure, as far as the local
authority can, that all construction work
Solid Fuel Appliances: Yes, but if a HETAS registered installer is employed to install the appliance in a building not more than 3-storeys, you will not need to involve the Building Control Services.
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS/DOORS
TO EXISTING DWELLINGS
I thought that replacing windows did not
need Building Regulations consent?
For many years, it has not been necessary to apply for
Building Regul
CONSTRUCTION HIGHWAYS DRAINAGE EXTERNAL WORKS REINFORCED CONCRETE LANDSCAPING RETAINED STRUCTURES PATIOS DRIVEWAYS COMPETITIVE CIVIL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS UNIT
time as the window replacement - for example; installing cavity wall insulation or `topping up' loft insulation. The benefits gained by installing this extra insulation can be used to offset the high
If you are considering any work to your property and you
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USEFUL ADDRESSES AND
CONTACT NUMBERS
Better Regulation Executive
Cabinet Office
22 Whitehall
London SW1A 2WH
British Chambers of Commerce
Manning House
22 Carlisle Place
London SW1P 1JA
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED
YOUR NEIGHBOURS?
Do neighbours have a right to object to what is proposed in
my Building Regulation application?
NO - while there is no requirement in Building Regulations
YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
AND THE PARTY WALL ACT 1996
The Party Wall Act 1996 (`the Act') came into force on
1 July 1997 throughout England and Wales.
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BUILDING REGULATIONS/APPROVED
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Building Regulations are national standards which
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