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We’ve produced two documents providing guidance for insurers and contractors, as well as property owners on how to deal with the aftermath of a flood as far as the Building Regulations are concerned.
The documents are downloadable and cover key areas to focus on and steps to take while repairing…
LABC last week launched their new Quality Management System under the banner 'Build With Us'. LABC started consultation on standards, performance, competencies and qualifications with local authority building control teams two years ago and in 2016 created an autonomous Standards Committee to…
Today the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, announced the government is implementing all of the Hackitt recommendations. The statement said:
The Government will create a stronger regulatory framework that will provide national leadership to…
When you’re contracted to carry out work in a loft area it’s important to know whether or not your project will be controllable under the building regulations and therefore require an inspection from building control. You must be aware that there are lots of building regulations that apply to loft…
LABC has launched a new website for homeowners - Front Door. The site provides practical guidance on all sorts of home improvements and renovations as well as technical advice on obtaining building control and planning approvals.
Launched in February 2021 the website has won plaudits from…
Entries are now closed for the Building Excellence Awards 2025 Did a local authority provide the building control for your project? If so, read on:First, you will need to register on our awards platform. If you registered last year you can use the same username and password.Once you have…
Our building control teams offer advice and support on building regulations and other crucial services. We can guide and support you through the most technically complex projects and developments, from pre-planning, right through to completion.
Having worked with some of the UK’s major…
All eight members of the building control team at Swansea City Council have successfully passed LABC's Fire Safety Specialist validation, making them the first such team to get a 'full house'.
The rigorous assessment is independently verified by the Institution of Fire Engineers and a pass in…
For the duration of the COVID-19 crisis LABC has closed its office and all employees are working remotely and are fully operational.
The telephone service is still working 020 8616 8120 and for general enquiries use our contact form at https://www.labc.co.uk/contact-us or email us at info@labc.…
Yes. You should discuss any proposed building work with those neighbours who are most likely to be affected – either by the finished structure or the building process through things like noise or dust.
If your building plans involve shared walls or boundaries you may also need to get your…