Building surveying > Building control
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Timber floors and masonry walls - Not yet the twain shall meet
20 August 2010
Colin Potter ponders the compatibility of timber floors and masonry walls. Part E floors and walls are like people: on their own they can work very well, but...
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Materials - Reflections on foils
18 June 2010
Reflective materials have been a part of the UK insulation market for many years but have not been without controversy says Alan Thomas. Within specific forms of construction,...
Summary
The purpose of building control, as set out by the government, is to help ensure that all relevant building work accords with the government's objectives of securing the health and safety of building users, promoting energy efficiency and making access easier for disabled people. Control is now mostly enforced through the Building Regulations. The current Regulations are the Building Regulations 2000, which came into force on 1 January 2001. The purpose of this chapter is to explain the background to building control in England and Wales, outline the current legislation, and provide a practical guide to actions under the systems in operation today.
This section is maintained by Hugh Johnson of North Kesteven District Council.
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Resources
- Glossary
- Building regulations
- Approved document A - Structure
- Approved document B - Fire safety
- Approved document C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture
- Approved document D - Toxic substances
- Approved document E - Resistance to the passage of sound
- Approved document F - Ventilation
- Approved document G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency
- Approved document H - Drainage and waste disposal
- Approved document J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
- Approved document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact
- Approved document L - Conservation of fuel and power (L1A, L1B, L2A and L2B)
- Approved document M - Access to and use of buildings
- Approved document N - Glazing: safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning
- Approved document P - Electrical safety - dwellings
- Building (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009
- Building (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2002
- Building (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2004
- Building (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2004
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2001
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2003
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2004
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2008
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2009
- Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2004
- Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2006
- Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2000
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2007
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2009
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2010
- Building Regulations 2000
- Building Regulations explanatory booklet
- Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
- Features
- Asbestos - Lead us not into contamination
- Building control applications - Building control goes online
- Building control: approval systems
- Building control: Northern Ireland
- Building control: Part L
- Building control: Robust Details
- Building pathology: SCOSS
- Fire safety: the sprinkler debate - Too good to be true?
- Heritage and archaeology - See what you can dig up
- House building: building control
- IN Protocol - Right at the start
- Materials - Reflections on foils
- Part L 2010 - Help with your revision
- Sound insulation - I can't hear that
- Timber floors and masonry walls - Not yet the twain shall meet
- Legislation
- Building (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009
- Building (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2002
- Building (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2004
- Building (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2004
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2001
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2003
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2004
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2008
- Building (Amendment) Regulations 2009
- Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2004
- Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2006
- Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2000
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2007
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2009
- Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2010
- Building Regulations 2000
- Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Disability Discrimination Act 2005
- Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
- Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997
- Fire Precautions Act 1971
- Party Wall etc. Act 1996
- Public Health Act 1875
- Public Health Act 1936
- Public Health Act 1961
- Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1890
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Research
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Worksmart tools
- Contract Administrator
- ProForms
- Survey Writer
- Introduction to building control
- Local authority control and private certification
- Building control standards
- Enforcement of the regulations
- Regularisation of unauthorised building work
- Local acts
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Legislation relevant to building control
- Historical legislation
- Building Regulations
- Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
- Fire Precautions Act 1971 (Repealed)
- Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997/1840) (Repealed)
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (SI 2005/1541)
- Defective Premises Act 1972
- Safety at Sports Grounds Act 1975
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/320)
- Disability Discrimination Act
- Party Wall etc. Act 1996
- Building regulations
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Approved documents
- Approved documents
- Approved Document M
- Approved Document E - 2004 edition
- Approved Document C - 2004 edition
- Approved Document A - 2004 edition
- Main provisions of Approved Document P - Electrical safety
- Part P - Electrical safety - Dwellings (2006 edition)
- Amended Approved Document P (2006 version)
- 2002 edition of Approved Document L
- Approved Document F (2006 version)
- Approved Document L (2006 version)
- Developments
- Building control cases
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Frequently asked questions
- Frequently asked Questions
- Do Building Regulations apply to all types of building work?
- Is any building work exempt from the provisions of the Building Regulations?
- Can I discuss my proposal before making a formal application?
- How do I make an application?
- Is there a charge for this service?
- How long does my approval last?
- What if I disagree with my local authority and/or they reject my full plans application?
- What happens when I want to start work?
- What happens when the work is complete?
- Is Building Regulation approval the same as planning permission?
- Further information on building control