What are the Building Regulations?
The Building Regulations are legal requirements aimed at achieving minimum standards of construction of domestic, commercial and industrial buildings.
The main purpose of the Regulations is to safeguard the health and safety of people in or about buildings.
The Regulations are set down by Government and are split into several sections supported by separate documents indicating practical and technical guidance on ways of achieving compliance. These are known as 'Approved Documents' and are produced in the following sections, each part relating to a different requirement of the Regulations.
Click here. To view the Building Regulations (Approved Documents) on line.
| A | Structure |
| B | Fire Safety |
| C | Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture |
| D | Toxic substances |
| E | Resistance to the passage of sound |
| F | Ventilation |
| G | Hygiene |
| H | Drainage and waste disposal |
| J | Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems |
| K | Protection from falling, collision and impact |
| L | Conservation of fuel and power |
| M | Access to and use of buildings |
| N | Glazng - safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning |
| P | Electrical safety |
The Building Control department also deals with Demolition notices. If you intend to demolish any structures, you should let the department know by sending a letter of your intention and plan of the area. It is also your responsibility to notify all the relevant public service providers of your intentions.
Please call Building Control at North Dorset District Council on (01258)
484259/266 Fax (01258) 484265 or email us at buildcontrol@north-dorset.gov.uk
for more details of this service. |
