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Building control
Building control surveyors and officers are available, by telephone, up to 10.30am each week day, some staff are available up to 12:30pm.
Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building, they are supported by approved documents.
Building control exemptions relate to single storey buildings, such as garages, sheds and greenhouses, which contain no sleeping accommodation.
If your building control application plans are rejected, you can re-submit them, with amendments, to make them comply with Building Regulations.
Dangerous structures are usually in a condition that poses a threat to public safety and should be reported to Building Control.
Before you do any demolition work, you need to contact the Council, regarding properties adjoining the building to be demolished and service providers.