The purpose of the Building Regulations is to ensure that the buildings we all use are constructed in a manner which is seen as safe, healthy and energy efficient by current standards.
The Regulations themselves cover most, but not all, aspects of construction. To do so they are divided into various sections or parts:
- Part A - Interpretation and General
- Part B - Materials and Workmanship
- Part C - Preparation of Site and Resistance to Moisture
- Part D - Structure
- Part E - Fire Safety
- Part F - Conservation of Fuel and Power
- Part G - Sound Insulation of Dwellings
- Part H - Stairs, Ramps and Guarding
- Part J - Solid Waste in Buildings
- Part K - Ventilation
- Part L - Heat Producing Appliances and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installations
- Part N - Drainage
- Part P - Sanitary appliances and Unvented Hot Water Systems
- Part R - Access and Facilities for Disabled People
- Part V - Glazing
Generally, anyone who intends to erect a building, alter or extend a building, install, alter or extend a service or fitting (to which any parts of the Regulations relate) or alter the use of a building or part of a building, must make a submission under the building Regulations. (Failure to do so is an offence which may result in court action).
Submissions can be made either as "full plans" submissions or as Building Notices (domestic work only).
Links
http://www.buildingcontrol-ni.com
http://www.labc-services.co.uk
A "full plans" submission should be accompanied by the appropriate form, fee, drawings and details. Instructions on how to calculate fees are available here
Copies of application forms can be downloaded by following the instructions below :
- Click on the form link at the top and bottom of this page
- Download form
- Save to PC
- Print out form
- Fill in the relevant information
- Return form to:
Chief Building Control Officer
Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre
Antrim Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7DG
If you lodge a "full plans" application we will assess whether your submission complies with the Regulations. If it does you will be issued with a Certificate of Approval and your drawings will be stamped accordingly.
The Building Notice requires only the application form and appropriate fee. (In this case, however, no approval is issued). However, we may judge your scheme to be too complex for the Building Notice system in which case you will be required to make a full plans submission.
Having made a submission you may start work. During the construction stage, however, you must notify your local office that you have reached certain stages as follows. |
