Building control team

The Building Control team is responsible for:

Checking submitted drawings, specifications and calculations for compliance with the current Building Regulations.

Inspecting works on site throughout the borough to ensure that:

• health, safety and welfare of people in and around buildings
• structural stability of buildings
• fire safety and means of escape from buildings
• conservation of fuel and energy within buildings
• •access and facilities for those with disabilities are at least to the minimum standard set out in the Building Regulations and Approved Documents.

They give advice to householder’s developers and businesses as to the requirements and extent of the Building Regulations.

Ensuring that any reported Dangerous Structure in the borough is speedily dealt with to avoid any undue risk to people.

 

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