The Regulations require that the person for whom the work is being carried out shall give the Local Authority notice of certain stages of work. The relevant stages (where applicable) are as follows :
- Commencement of works
- Appraisal of existing structure
- Excavations for foundations
- Basement/tanking
- Oversite Preparation
- Damp proof course laid
- Structural support beams
- Superstructure
- Roof structure prior to internal cladding
- Preplaster
- Drains: Foulwater/rainwater
- Fire stopping
- Occupation of building or part of building
- Completion
It may be necessary for additional inspections to be made at key stages. This could be organised with the Surveyor at the time of commencement of works.
How to book a Building Control Inspection
By Telephone - 01353 665555
Inspections are taken during Customer Support Office office hours which are:
08:45 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday
08:45 - 16:30 Friday
Telephone calls requesting inspections for the same day will be accepted providing they are received by 10.00am on that day.
Please ensure the following information is provided:
- Contact name and telephone number
- Date inspection required
- Application number (if known)
- Site Address
- Inspection required e.g foundations
