Legislation
 
Builders and developers are required by law to submit building regulation applications for approval to obtain building control approval - an independent check that the Building Regulations have been complied with.

The following legislation is used by Barnsley MBC. Building Control. 

1. When plans are submitted for approval :
• The Building Act 1984
Section1- Power to make Building Regulations.
Section18 - Building over a public sewer.
• The Building Regulations 2000
• Approved Documents to the regulations.

2. Statutory empowerment to enforce the requirements:
• The Building Act 1984
Section 35 - Penalty for contravening building regulations.
Section 36 - Removal or alteration of offending work.
Section 95 - Power to enter premises

3. Dangerous Structures:
• The Building Act 1984.
Section 76 - Defective Premises.
Section 77 - Defective Premises.
Section 78 - Dangerous Buildings - Emergency measures.
Section 79 - Ruinous and dilapidated buildings

4. Licensing/places of entertainment:
Building Control gives guidance to the licensing body (Magistrates) on the condition of building premises which are to be the subject of a license.
• Licensing Act 1964
• Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
Section 1 and Schedule 1

5. Sports grounds:
• Safety at Sports Grounds Regulations 1987
"Guide to the safety at sports grounds" - Commonly known as the 'green guide'.  Please note a link to this document has not been provided.

6. Street naming and numbering:
• Town improvement clauses Act 1847
Section 64 and Section 65 amended by
• South Yorkshire Act 1980
Section 15
 
 
Websites

Local Authorty Building Control Website - Visit the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Services website for more information on the services provided by Local Authority Building Control.

The Building Act 1984 - Visit the Office of Public Sector Information to view the Building Act 1984.

Approved Documents - Visit the Planning Portal to view Approved Documents.

Building Regulations 2000 - Visit the Planning Portal to view the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended).

Local Government (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 1982 - Visit the Office of Pulic Sector Information to view the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.

The Licencing Act 1964 - Visit the Office of Public Sector Information to view the Licensing Act 1964.

Safety at Sports Grounds Regulations 1987 - Visit the Office of Public Sector Information to view the Safety at Sports Grounds Regulations 1987.

Town Improvement Clauses Act 1847 - Visit the Office of Public Sector Information to view the Town Improvement Clauses Act 1847.

Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004 - Visit the Planning Portal to view the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004.

The Party Wall Act 1996 - Visit the Planning Portal to view an explanatory booklet on the Party Wall Act 1996. 

Response Times/Next Steps:
 
Processing Applications
Applications under the Regulations can be by either a 'Full Plans' submission or a 'Building Notice'. When we receive plans, they are checked to see if they comply with the technical aspects of the Regulations. We have to make a decision on these plans within the statutory period of 5 weeks. This can be extended to 2 months with your agreement.

Site Inspection of Building Works
Building Control inspects building work in progress to continually check for compliance with the Regulations. There is a legal requirement for persons carrying out building work to notify the Council once they have reached various key stages.

We pledge to:
• respond to telephone requests for inspections.
• provide a same day inspection service for requests received before 12 noon.
• carry out all inspections within 24 hours.

Enforcement of Building Regulations
The Council is required to enforce building regulations by Acts of Parliament and can prosecute in cases of non-compliance.
 

Additional Notes
 
We also provide a number of nationally operated schemes, such as LANTAC Approvals and the Local Authority Partnership Scheme. Details of which can be obtained by contacting Building Control.
 

Frequently Asked Questions
 
What are the Building Regulations?
The Building Regulations are legal requirements aimed at achieving minimum standards of construction. The main purpose of the Regulations is to safeguard the health and safety of people in or about buildings. They are also concerned with energy efficiency and access and facilities for disabled people. Building Regulations apply to all types of buildings - domestic, commercial, assembly and institutional.

What types of work require Building Regulation approval?
The Building Regulations cover most types of building work. For example, new buildings, extensions or alterations to existing buildings, loft conversions, the installation or alteration of drainage or heating appliances, structural alterations, installation of new windows or doors, electrical installations, and changes of use all require the submission of a Building Regulation application. If in doubt contact Building Control Services.

How much do I have to pay?
Full details of the Building Regulations charges system and amounts payable for all types of work are available upon request and will be supplied with your application forms. If the work is for the access and facilities of a disabled person then it may qualify for exemption from the payment of charges. Further information on charges can be obtained by contacting Building Control Services. The authority is required by government to set building regulation charges to cover the cost of providing the service.
 

Related Links:

• Local Authority Building Control (LABC) - Local Authority Building Control is a national organisation representing Local Authority Building Control Departments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - The RICS – The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – is the pre-eminent organisation of its kind in the world, which helps to set, maintain and regulate standards and promote the profession
• Communities and Local Government - Communities and Local Government is a government department (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) that sets policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning and fire and rescue.
• Local Government Association (LGA) - The LGA - Local Government Association - promotes the interests of Local Authorities in England and Wales and promotes better local government.
• Directgov - Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and services online from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.
• National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) - The NICEIC - National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - is the electrical contracting industry's voluntary body for electrical installation matters throughout the UK.
• The Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) - The OPSI - the Office of Public Sector Information - provides a wide range of services to the public, information industry, government and the wider public sector relating to finding, using, sharing and trading information.
• Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council - Building Control - Doncaster Council's Building Control administers Building Regulation Issues on behalf of Doncaster Council.
• Sheffield City Council – Building Standards - Sheffield City Council's Building Standards provides a Building Control Service and Public Safety Services in relation to dangerous or derelict buildings, structures and trees
• Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council – Building Control - Rotherham Council's Building Control administers Building Regulation Issues on behalf of Rotherham Council.
• South Yorkshire & Humber In-Built Quality Awards - Builders undertaking projects in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, Hull and Barnsley are all eligible to take part in this prestigious Building Control Awards Scheme.
• Federation of Master Builders (FMB) - The FMB - Federation of Master Builders - is the largest trade association in the UK building industry, representing over 13,000 building companies.
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - The ICE - Institution of Civil Engineers - is a charity that exists to promote and progress civil engineering.
• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) - The RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects - is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.
• Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) - The CIBSE - Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers - supports the Science, Art and Practice of building services engineering, by providing members and the public with information and education services.
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) - The CIOB - Chartered Institute of Building - is a body for managers in construction, setting the pace globally for high standards of professionalism in the built environment.
• Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) - The RNIB - Royal National Institute for the Blind - are a UK charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight loss.