Building regulations consent

For most building projects, you will need building regulation consent to make sure the work complies with current regulations. Meeting the requirements of the building regulations is the responsibility of the person carrying out the building work and, if they are not the same person, the owner of the building.

Building Regulations are in place to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of people in and around buildings, securing access and facilities for disabled people and the conservation of fuel and power.

It is likely that you will need building regulation consent if you want to;

Erect and/or extend any type of building
The change of use of a building
Replacement windows and boilers
Loft conversions
Internal structural alterations
Installation or alteration of any controlled fitting e.g. bath, shower, boiler
Underpinning of foundations to a building
Electrical installation
Re-roofing and re-plastering a building

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