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Building Control
Introduction
The Building Regulations aim to protect the public from dangers of the built environment with Standards and Codes of Practice covering structure, fire safety, health and hygiene. With the ever-increasing threat of global warming and its subsequent effects, new moves are being made towards a more sustainable built environment.
We are committed to providing a safe and sustainable built environment for the residents and visitors of North Hertfordshire.
The Building Control Department is within the Financial and Regulatory Services Direcorate, operating under the leadership of the Building Control Manager. A busy team of qualified Building Control Surveyors, supported by a dedicated technical administrative group, ensures that a quality service is provided. The service is Quality Assured and regularly audited by the BSI.
Our Role
The main responsibility of Building Control is to ensure a safe and healthy built environment. This is achieved by:
- Checking submitted plans, details and calculations for compliance with the Building Regulations 2000
- Carry out regular site inspections of the work at the necessary and required stages of progression of work on site
New Charges Scheme
From Thursday 10th July 2008, a new scheme of charges has been introduced for Building Control. This replaces the second scheme of charges dated June 2002.
Review of Charges Public Notice (17KB) Third Scheme of Charges (86.1KB)
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