Swansea Building Control is here to ensure that buildings are healthy, safe, sustainable and accessible for all users and tenants whether domestic, commercial or public service.

Building Control Surveyors from the Council provide an independent check on plans of proposed building work.  They inspect the work as it is carried out to ensure it complies with the Building Regulations. 

It is important to note Building Regulations and Planning Permission are separate. Usually it is necessary to submit applications under both sets of legislation to the Council before work is started.

Swansea Building Control also work very closely with Fire Safety Officers of the Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service.

If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well.

Peter Richards is the Building Control Team Manager.  You can contact him with any comments or complaints about the service offered.

LABC are running a course on  Understanding Building Regulations [685kb].  Visit the LABC website for more information.