It is important that you comply with the Building Regulations. If you fail to notify the council of work being carried out, you may be committing a criminal offence. Evidence of Building Regulations approval may also be needed if you wish to sell your house in the future.
A competent persons scheme has been set up for certain areas of building work, including electrical works and replacement windows and doors. Information on these can be found on the pages below. If you do use a self-certified contractor, you must make sure they are registered for the work being done. When the work is completed, they must issue you with a certificate to confirm that the work complies with the building regulations.
Even if your building is classed as exempt, you may need to comply with Part P of the Building Regulations, which covers Electrical Safety. Further information on this is available below.
If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may also need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well. Find out more by clicking on the link www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/buildingcontrol.htm
If you require any further information on any area of our service, please contact us on 01792 635636 or email bcon@swansea.gov.uk.
If you are unable to visit the Civic Centre, we will be happy to call at your premises to discuss your application or any queries you may have. You can arrange a visit by contacting Building Control or using our Request Form