RIBA Stage 3: Building Regulation Applications

MOST construction projects require Building Regulation Approval

We regularly have Clients ask if they need Building Regulation approval. 'It's only a small bit of work!

We sometimes find that a project has already started on site when we make an initial site visit to speak to a Client about whether their project needs Planning Approval.

Does your work involve any of the following? If the answer is yes; then you DO need building regulation approval:-

• A: Alterations to the walls, roof, installation of beams, removal of walls or any other structural work, stability etc.
• B: Means of Escape, Fire, Smoke prevention, Access for the Fire brigade, etc
• C: Site preparation, foundations, damp proofing, tanking
• D: Toxic substances
• E: Acoustics and Sound
• F: Ventilation
• G: Hygiene
• H: Drainage and Waste
• J: Combustible Appliances and Fuel Storage
• K: Staircases, Lifts, Guardings, Balustrades, Impact protection, Glass Safety
• L: Thermal Comfort, Heat Loss
• M: Access for All
• P: Electrical Safety

We provide detailed drawings, foundation plans, drainage layouts, setting out plans, specifications, rafter plans, detailed room layouts, detailed sections, specific large scale details, rafter plans, roof layouts, window and door schedules, U value schedules and other production information necessary to achieve Building Regulation approval on your project.

We generally work with Approved Inspectors and have built up working relationships over our 20yr + experience working with buildings. We usually use Approved Inspectors for Private Clients and projects involving Developers or Public Clients, where it is important to get input into a project as early as initial scheme proposals. We usually work with Aedis and Construction Plans and Regulations both based in Staffordshire, but are happy to work with other Approved Inspectors who know a Local area.

We also work with Local Authority Building Inspectors, this is normally on Public projects where we are working on projects funded by the Local Authority or Government finance; or on projects where Developers, Builders and Contractors have a parterning agreement.

We often provide advice on specific projects where developers, Builders or sub contractors have started on site and they have specific issues they need advice on, or where they are being asked to provide information as part of a Building Control Applicaiton that they do not understand, or cannot provide.

We also partner with a number of Contractors, who tender for projects designed by others, we would take over the project as Lead Consultant, or Architectural Design Consultant from Stage 4.

For us regulations are exciting rather than daunting. We are not just concept Architects: Quality detailing makes better buildings.