acss511 statutory control lecture 06/03/12

Tuesday 6th March 2012

ACSS511: Statutory Control 3

Describe the various procedures by which the building control system is administered.


Full Plans procedure

Building Notice procedure


Prepare plans, spec, calcs etc.

Submit application form with supporting info and fee

LA scrutinise proposals Approval or rejection


Site / location plans Detailed plans,

sections Technical details Calculations Drainage info Means of access


Minimum: two copies If Regulatory Reform

(Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies – further copies required.


Payable in two stages

First fee accompanies plan submission

Second fee payable after first site inspection


Scrutinise for compliance with regs

Consult other authorities (e.g. fire)

Prescribed period of 5 weeks, or 2 months with consent of applicant


If plans comply with Building Regs - approval notice issued

If plans don’t comply they may be rejected, and defects specified

Conditional approval may be issued with consent of applicant


Usually resubmitted with amendments

Applicant may refer matter to DCLG for determination


A notice is submitted to LA

Work may commence 48 hours later


Building notice form

Block plan? Insulation details? Hot water system

details?


BN cannot be used if Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to building in question.

BN is intended for small scale minor works


Single fee payable Same as combined

plan / inspection fee


LA does not approve or reject notice

Further information may be demanded


If FP procedure used – advisable to wait for LA approval notice

However, regardless of which procedure used – work may commence 48 hours after notice is given to LA


Commencement – 2 days Foundation excavated – 1 day Foundation constructed – 1 day DPC – 1 day Oversite preparation – 1 day Drains ready for inspection – 1 day Drains backfilled /ready for test – within 5

days Occupation prior to completion – 5 days Completion of work – within 5 days


Mandatory if Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to building

In other cases – only if requested

LA not required to issue if BN procedure used


Full Plans◦ Proposals appraised – proceed with

confidence◦ Time taken – up to 2 months

Building Notice◦ Speed and simplicity◦ Risk that work may have to be taken down if

not in compliance


Two possible contraventions:◦ Procedures not followed◦ Work doesn’t comply with

Regs LA’s duty to enforce

Building Regs Usually seek to do it

informally Formal proceedings Fines up to £5000+

A form of ‘self-certification’ of compliance by firms judged as competent

Installers registered Client does not need

to notify local authority



Provisions introduced by Building Act 1984


Must be approved by Sec of State or designated body: CICAIR

Knowledge base / interview / insurance cover


AI cannot supervise work if they have an interest in it


Agree terms Initial notice LA accept or reject

notice Responsibility

passes to AI Plans certificate Final certificate

AI has no power to enforce regs

AI may try to resolve situation with developer

If not – notify LA – cancel initial notice

Control function reverts to LA Enforcement proceedings may

commence


Single design approval for use in multiple locations


One-to-one relationship with single local authority for pre-submission and plan checking

Site inspections carried out by different LAs


Nationwide chain of pubs and restaurants About to embark on a large refurbishment

programme Most works involve minor structural

alterations and extensions Consider the relative advantages and

disadvantages of using LABC or Approved Inspector


Impartial advice Liaison with other council departments Local knowledge Comprehensive, impartial plan checking

service Responsive inspection service Provision of Completion Certificates


Part of design team. Proactive service – innovative solutions Consultative approach Commercially aware Operate nationally Consistency of advice Backed by insurance Regulated and monitored by CIC Risk-based approach



Consultation exercise 2012 Download document from

DCLG website Proposals include changes

to:◦ Completion certificates◦ Statutory notifications◦ Enforcement◦ Competent person schemes

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