LABC - Blogs https://www.members.labc.co.uk/news-category/blogs?language=cy cy 5 steps to building regulations approval https://www.members.labc.co.uk/your-project/homeowners/5-steps-building-regulations-approval?language=cy <h1 class="page-title">5 steps to building regulations approval</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p><img alt="New home - self build, DIY building regulations" src="/sites/default/files/content/new-home.jpg" style="width: 550px; height: 364px; float: right; margin: 10px;" /></p> <p>Self builder or planning on making improvements to a property? Follow these five steps to building regulations approval and getting that all important completion certificate.</p> <h3 class="heading"><img alt="number one" src="/sites/default/files/content/one_0.png" style="width: 22px; height: 35px;" /> Choose a building control surveyor</h3> <p>You can choose the building control provider that best fits your needs - most people use the not-for-profit service offered by their local council.</p> <p>Known variously as building inspectors, district surveyors or building control surveyors, they are impartial building professionals with in-depth local knowledge of site conditions and issues and expertise in the building regulations, British and European standards and codes of practice that the new building must comply with.</p> <p>All local authority building control teams in England and Wales work as part of the local authority building control (LABC) network.</p> <p>Some operate as individual councils and some work in partnership with others. They all share the same ethos of impartiality, accountability and technical consistency.</p> <p>Sometimes your builder might have a preference for a particular surveyor, but it’s your project so it pays to have a pre-application meeting with your local building control team so you can discuss the project and any particular design details which are out of the ordinary.</p> <p><a href="https://www.labc.co.uk/our-services/find-nearest-local-council-building-control-department">Find your local team here</a> and contact them to find out what the likely charges will be. </p> <p>Then all you’ll need to do is agree a price based on the various stages which need to be inspected.</p> <h3 class="heading"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/content/two_1.png" style="width: 34px; height: 35px;" /> Submit your building control application</h3> <p>You can apply to your local building control team in one of two ways: </p> <p>a) Full Plans application: For the majority of these applications the building control team will check and ‘approve’ the plans before work starts. You’ll need to submit all drawings, specifications and, where necessary, calculations for structure, thermal, water consumption and so on. Submitting this type of application reduces the risk of contravening the regulations and helps avoid costly delays.</p> <p>b) Building Notice - The application is ‘accepted’ when the building regulations have been met on site. However there is a risk with this option as no plans are required and work carried out may need altering or upgrading to meet requirements. </p> <p>So if you are unsure, the Full Plans route with an approved plan will give you the assurance that you won’t be taking a risk on site.</p> <p>You then deposit your plans and calculations which are fully checked and approved prior to commencement so you have the confidence to obtain quotes, appoint contractors and order materials based on an agreed scheme with no nasty surprises.</p> <h3 class="heading"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/content/three.png" style="width: 28px; height: 35px;" />Get to work</h3> <p>A key thing to remember is that compliance with the regulations, standards and other legislation is the responsibility of the owner of the property, so if you're a self builder, that's you!</p> <p>Whichever type of application you submit, a building control surveyor will come out and inspect the work at various stages giving advice and guidance to your builder and peace of mind for you.</p> <p>The stages they'll need to see will usually be agreed in advance but they will be to ensure that minimum standards have been achieved.</p> <p>It’s not uncommon for you to want to deviate from the approved plans and your surveyor will be happy to discuss these changes and any implications at a site meeting.</p> <h3 class="heading"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/content/four_0.png" style="width: 32px; height: 35px;" /> The building control surveyor visit</h3> <p>The kind of the thing the building surveyor will look at include:</p> <ul><li>Foundations</li> <li>Ground and floors</li> <li>Damp proofing</li> <li>Roof structure</li> <li>Drainage</li> <li>Structural beams and openings</li> <li>Fire proofing</li> <li>Thermal insulation</li> </ul><h3 class="heading"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/content/five.png" style="width: 31px; height: 35px;" /> The completion visit!</h3> <p>This is the key visit.</p> <p>The main purpose of this stage is to make sure the house meets the various building regulations before it’s occupied and put into use.</p> <p>Once the surveyor is happy with the work they’ll issue you with a <strong>completion certificate</strong>, free of charge. This is an important document used by solicitors/personal search agents when you come to sell the property and by mortgage lenders and property insurers.</p> <p>Now all you need to do is step back and admire your new/improved home...</p> <h3 class="heading">Further information</h3> <p><a href="https://www.labc.co.uk/advice-building-projects/homeowners">Visit our homeowners pages for advice and videos on building regulations in relation to building extensions, garage conversions, conservatories and more.</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">completion certificate</div> <div class="field-item odd">building control process</div> <div class="field-item even">5 steps</div> <div class="field-item odd">five steps</div> <div class="field-item even">choose surveyor</div> <div class="field-item odd">self build</div> <div class="field-item even">renovations</div> </div> </div> Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:06:10 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3667 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/your-project/homeowners/5-steps-building-regulations-approval?language=cy#comments Daniel Anon - Trainee of the Year 2017 (Videos) https://www.members.labc.co.uk/daniel-anon-trainee-of-the-year-2017?language=cy <h1 class="page-title">Daniel Anon - Trainee of the Year 2017 (Videos)</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p><img alt="Daniel Anon Trainee of the Year 2017 with Richard Scott" src="/sites/default/files/content/daniel-anon-trainee-of-the-year-2017-labc.jpg" style="width: 560px; height: 374px; margin: 10px;" /><br /> Daniel Anon was presented with his LABC Trainee of the Year 2017 award by outgoing President Richard Scott at the President's Reception held on Tuesday 3 October 2017.</p> <p>Watch two short videos where he tells us about his family's reaction to his win, and how he felt when he heard the good news:</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MESdxkUGIXk" width="400"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kxDO7lNKcPk" width="400"></iframe></p> <p>Member of a local council building control team? <a href="https://www.labc.co.uk/members/training-development/trainee-year-2017-nominations-closing-soon">Nominate for LABC Trainee of the Year 2018.</a></p> <p>Or find your perfect <a href="https://www.labc.co.uk/careers/building-control-jobs">building control job</a>.</p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">trainee of the year</div> <div class="field-item odd">careers</div> <div class="field-item even">training</div> </div> </div> Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:40:12 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3584 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/daniel-anon-trainee-of-the-year-2017?language=cy#comments Aelodau https://www.members.labc.co.uk/members?language=cy <ul class="links inline"><li class="en first last"><a href="/members?language=en" class="language-link" xml:lang="en">English</a></li> </ul> Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:28:05 +0000 labc-admin 18 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/members?language=cy#comments Cyngor ar brosiectau adeiladu https://www.members.labc.co.uk/your-building-project?language=cy <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p>Yn yr adran hon, gallwch ddarganfod mwy am sut gall yr LABC helpu eich prosiect. Os ydych yn berchennog tŷ, yn bensaer, yn ddeiliad portffolio neu’n ddatblygwr, gallwn helpu eich prosiect i redeg yn ddidrafferth.</p> </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="en first last"><a href="/your-building-project?language=en" class="language-link" xml:lang="en">English</a></li> </ul> Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:26:04 +0000 labc-admin 12 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/your-building-project?language=cy#comments