Building Control Department

The Building Control Department is responsible for ensuring that buildings, when erected, are safe, energy-efficient and easily accessible to users, including those who suffer from disabilities. The Department does this through the enforcement of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations. Some inspections of premises in connection with the issue of Entertainment Licenses are also carried out by the Department.

The following services are provided by the department:-

Services provided by Building Control Department

• Examination of plans - submitted under the Building Regulations
• Inspection of building work
• Regularisation Certificates - retrospective approval of work
• Information & advice (Building Regulations) - Information provided on any aspect of a building regulations application
• Information & advice (Technical conditions of Entertainment licences) - Advice provided on fire safety aspects of design for premises that require a licence for public entertainment
• Property Certificates

Standards to be expected

• Reply to applicants within 21 days of receipt of Building Regulations applications
• Same day site inspections made when requests received before 10am
• Telephone requests/queries responded to at any time during normal working hours
• Flexibility in meetings with Building Control officers (on-site, Council offices, applicants office)
• Specialist advice on fire safety aspects of designs for buildings

Contact

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