What are the Building Regulations? - Redditch Borough Council

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What do the Regulations cover? The Regulations cover the greater majority of the constructional elements and details of the building:- Structural stability Fire and means of escape Weather resistance Sound Insulation Ventilation Sanitary conveniences and bathrooms Above and below ground drainage Heating appliances Stairways and ramps Conservation of fuel and power Facilities and access for disabled persons Safety glazing Electrical. As you can see, even for the most straightforward of projects considerable detail is required. How does the system work? Firstly, a valid application must be received prior to the commencement of any building work. This may take the form of a Building Notice or Full Plans application. Further details of both methods are given later in the booklet under “Making a Building Regulations Application”. Plans submitted under the Full Plans procedure are examined for compliance with the Regulations and an approval is issued at the appropriate time. Under both methods the work is inspected at various stages again to ensure the requirements of the Regulations are being met. Fees are payable both at submission and inspection stage and again further details are to be found under “Fees for Building Regulations Work” later in the text. MAKING A BUILDING REGULATIONS APPLICATION There are two methods of making an application under the Building Regulations, they are: 1) Full Plans Submission and 2) Building Notice Procedure Full Plans Submission Requires the submission of full construction drawings, details and specification of the intended scheme prior to work commencing on site. A detailed appraisal of the proposals will be carried out by the Building Control Surveyor. You or your agent (if an agent is appointed) may be sent an appraisal letter which details items that require additional information, clarification or some other form of amendment. If the proposals can be seen to satisfy the regulations, a formal Notice of Approval will be issued which remains valid for three years from the 7
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