Builders in Swindon

The Building Regulations are a national standard (known as Standards in Scotland) that apply to all kinds of buildings, ranging from a simple home extension to major developments. Covering every aspect of building design and construction, the Building Regulations exist to protect patron’s health and safety, and ensure the access, energy, and operation of the building is fully conserved.

While they are national regulations, Building Regulations are administered by the local authorities. When you have decided on your initial plans, you or the builder/architect/engineer must contact the local authority’s Building Control Officer. They will send you a form on which you must complete the details of your plans, and from this you will either get Approval or will need to send more information and clarifications. It will take around 6-8 weeks to receive Building Control Approval.

After the project is completed, the Building Control Officer will probably wish to check the building work to make sure it is consistent with the approved construction plans.