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Self build homes

Local authority building control is the largest provider of building control services to the construction industry by far and as a not-for-profit operation our services are always charged at cost. Here are some of the self build developments our teams have been involved in:

Office developments

With the detailed knowledge needed to deal with any building regulations issue, from means of escape or acoustics, to energy efficiency and sustainability, our surveyors have worked on a large range of office development projects.

Registration schemes

Local Authority Building Control (LABC) has a number of registration schemes where we seek to streamline the construction process for manufacturers, installers, developers, building control surveyors and the end users of buildings. Choose from our available schemes below.

Where can a get a copy of the Building Regulations Approved Documents?

England Building Regulations Approved Documents Wales Building Regulations Approved Documents  

Fire Safety in Towers Conference - Merlyn Forrer

Merlyn Forrer - External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems This document is password protected. If you attended the conference and have not received email notification of the password please email tom.mcfarland@labc.co.uk.

Why can I choose who does my building control?

Since the 1980s consumers have had a choice of who can inspect and sign off their building projects as compliant with the building regulations. This is either a local authority building control surveyor or an ‘Approved Inspector’. Approved Inspectors are private companies that are registered by…

I’m having difficulty uploading my photographs. Why is this?

You shouldn’t experience any problems uploading your photos but please make sure that you select an attachment type when prompted as it will not let you submit photos without this information. Please note PDF documents are not supported on this platform

I've been affected by the expiry of my Approved Inspector's insurance - what do I do?

We have an article with some FAQs specifically about Approved Inspectors' insurance issues. Find out more here.  

Guide to The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014

A guide for the press and public on attending and reporting meetings of local government.

What is the Government and LABC doing to help this situation?

LABC continues to liaise with the English and Welsh Governments to put in place a dedicated process to ensure the smooth transfer of information between Approved Inspectors and local authorities to ensure that initial notices are appropriately cancelled and reverted to the local authority if the…