Why do Building Control Exist?
Building control exists to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation. Drawing and Planning liaise with building control on your behalf to ensure your development coheres to the building regulations such as structural stability, fire resistance, weather resistance, thermal insulation etc.
Building Control also deal with demolitions notices and competent person’s schemes, they also provide a 24 hour response service to dangerous structures.
Drawing and Planning are experienced with the building regulations and our designs are created to adhere to all the regulations. The Building Regulations apply to building work in England and Wales and set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings.
Building control teams generally carry out the following duties: plan checking, site inspections, dealing with demolitions and dangerous structures, administration of competent persons schemes and certificated work.
Can Drawing and Planning liaise with Building Control on my behalf?
Yes, Drawing and Planning often liaises with building control on a customer’s behalf. Generally technical issues arise and as we usually have the experience to deal with it quickly and efficiently.
Our fees varies with every development, and we would be pleased to give you a FREE QUOTATION so call us now on 0208 202 3665 or enquire online