Building Control

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.

What does Local Authority Building Control offer?

1. Extensive technical expertise on a wide range of building matters.
2. Locally based service offering local knowledge and quick response times.
3. A quality service geared to getting things "right first time".
4. A Certificate of Completion when works are finished in accordance with Building Regulations.
5. Pre-application meetings.
6. Advice on other related matters e.g. access for disabled people, means of escape, energy conservation.
   

E-mail: buildingcontrol@dover.gov.uk