Notice of Commencement and Completion of Certain Stages of Work

The Building Regulations require that notice is given to the local authority of commencement and completion of the work and at certain other stages:

1. Commencement: at least two days' notice before the work is commenced.

2. Other Stages: The Authority will advise of additional stages of the work at which notification is required and the timescales that apply.

3. Occupation: Where a building is being erected to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, or will apply after the completion of the work, and that building (or any part of it) is to be occupied before completion, the person carrying out that work shall give the local authority at least five days notice before the building or any part of it is occupied.

4. Completion: not more than five days notice after the work is completed.

When these stages are reached the work should pause to give the authority time to make an inspection. They will advise you if the work does not comply with the Building Regulations. If the local authority is not informed of relevant stages of work for inspection it may require the work to be opened up for inspection so that it can be ascertained whether or not the work complies with the Building Regulations. A completion certificate will not be issued unless the correct notices are given.

For further information

• Contact: Building Control
• Email: building.control@eden.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01768 817817
• Fax: 01768 212320
• Address: Eden District Council, Mansion House, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7YG