Customer Access Point, Stowmarket, closed
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Customer Access Point in Stowmarket is currently closed.
For any queries please phone Customer Services on 0300 123 4000 or visit one of our other Customer Access Points
Exemptions
Building regulations recognise that some buildings pose little risk to public health and safety. Therefore, these buildings are exempt from building regulation requirements.
Always
- check your proposals with our Building Control team to ensure the exemption applies before you start work.
- discuss your proposals with our Planning team before you start work.
Domestic exemptions
Some domestic works may be exempt from building regulation requirements. LABC Front Door website has a great round-up of some of the work that may fall into this.
Other buildings and works that are exempt from building regulations:
- Scheduled ancient monuments
- Certain buildings not often visited by people
- Most greenhouses and agricultural buildings that are not used for retail, packing or exhibiting purposes
- Temporary buildings not used for more than 28 days
- Site huts and other ancillary buildings that contain no sleeping accommodation
Competent Persons Scheme
In some circumstances, a 'competent person' can carry out the regulatory approval of their work instead of needing to make a separate application to Building Control.
A competent person is qualified to carry out specific types of work in accordance with Building Regulations and will deal with Building Control issues for you. An installer registered with a Competent Persons Scheme will notify the Local Authority on your behalf and will issue you with a certificate upon completion.
You should always ensure that if your installer is not registered under the competent person scheme, then a Building Regulation application is made to your Local Authority. Failure to do so may result in a penalty