Building Control Service
The primary purpose of the Building Control Service is to ensure
the health and safety of people in and around buildings. This is
achieved in a number of different ways, listed below, some of which
are proactive measures, while others are reactive.
The Team
The Building Control Service is staffed with experienced and
appropriately qualified personnel. All staff undergo suitable
training every year to allow them to continue with their
professional development and to ensure that they have the necessary
skills and up to date knowledge to provide a high quality service
to our clients and the general public.
The Building Control Surveyors generally work within specified
areas of the District. This allows them to become very familiar
with their particular area and build up a unique knowledge relating
to matters such as site history and ground conditions.
What does the Local Authority Building Control Offer?
Operating in accordance with the Building Act 1984, Dover
District Council is legally responsible for the administration and
enforcement of building regulations. These are standards concerned
principally with safety, health, energy conservation, and access to
buildings for disabled people either at home, at work or at
leisure. The service is known as "Building Control". The Council
employs Building Control Officers to provide a service which is
both independent and impartial. The following provides answers to
some of the more commonly asked questions and is generally aimed at
householders. Other aspects of Building Control can be much more
complex and require answers of a more specific nature. However
should you be in doubt about any area of the Service please do not
hesitate to contact one of the Building Control Officers who will
assist you further.
- Extensive technical expertise on a wide range of building
matters.
- Locally based service offering local knowledge and quick
response times.
- A quality service geared to getting things "right first
time".
- A Certificate of Completion when works are finished in
accordance with Building Regulations.
- Pre-application meetings.
- Advice on other related matters e.g. access for disabled
people, means of escape, energy conservation.
Contact
Tel: 01304 872495
E-mail: buildingcontrol@dover.gov.uk
