Tag: Building Control

Energy Performance Certificates

Posted on April 16, 2018 by in Business, Resident
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) provides a rating for the energy efficiency of a building. The ratings are set against standard criteria to enable one building to be compared with another of a similar type. EPCs are similar to the certificates now provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. They give information…

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Demolition

Posted on April 16, 2018 by in Business, Resident
Under Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 anyone intending to carry out demolition work is required to notify the Council. This generally applies to the demolition of any building or part of a building greater than 1750 cubic feet. (50 cubic metres). The Council may serve a formal Counter-Notice under Sections 81-83 to ensure…

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Fire Safety

Posted on March 29, 2018 by
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was approved by Parliament on 7 June 2005 and came into force in October 2006. It has been amended a number of times to include matters such as cladding, external wall assessment and flat entrance fire doors. There are also the Fire safety Act 2021, Fire Safety…

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Difference between Building Control and Planning

Posted on March 20, 2018 by in Resident
Building Control and Planning are two distinct types of service which can affect the construction and appearance of buildings. For most building work two separate application's are necessary in order to obtain both Building Regulation's and Planning Applications consent. The majority of building works require Building Regulation approval with only a few minor works being…

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