Building Control
What is Building Control?
Building Control is a
service that ensures that building work satisfies the minimum
standards required by the Building Regulations.
The Building Regulations contain a list of
requirements, which are designed to ensure the health and safety of
people in and around buildings; to provide for energy conservation;
and to provide access and facilities for disabled people. The
requirements are expressed in broad, functional terms in order to
give designers and builders the maximum flexibility in preparing
their plans.
The current Building Regulations were introduced
in 1991 and have been amended several times. The principal
areas covered are:
- Structural stability - will the building
safely carry anticipated loadings?
- Fire precautions - to check the materials
used according to degree of risk, and to make sure that buildings
could be evacuated without loss of life in the event of a
fire.
- The prevention of dampness and
condensation in buildings.
- Sound resistance of walls and floors
between dwellings.
- Ventilation of habitable rooms and
unheated spaces.
- Hygiene, sanitary appliances and
drainage.
- Heating appliances, including the safe
discharge of flue gas.
- Stairways, ramps and vehicle
barriers.
- Conservation of fuel and power - is the
building property insulated?
- Access and facilities for disabled
people.
Building Control can also be contacted by:
Email: building.control@bassetlaw.gov.uk
Tel: 01909
533292
Fax: 01909 533400
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