Building Regulations

Complete Pocket Guide

This guide provides a quick reference on requirements and legislation for electrical and building installation.

Building Regulations mainly concern how a structure is assembled and how it complies with the various standards for accommodation.  The Building Regulations are put into place to guarantee health and safety, energy conservation and disabled access in buildings amongst other areas of construction.

Normally you require building regulation approval for structural alterations internally as well as externally. This includes any extensions to a property including attic conversions, the use of steelwork beams in structural walls, enlargement of existing window openings and below ground drainage. Some exemptions exist for example porches and conservatories provided the glazing complies with the relevant standards, and certain detached non-habitable buildings.

Your application for building control approval pays for the Building Inspectors to check your plans for compliance with the various regulations and for the Building Inspector to visit your property at various stages of the work to ensure that your builder is adhering to the regulations.

If you are in any doubt about whether you will need Building Control approval you should contact Kendall Building Services or your Local Council Department for advice before undertaking any works to your property.