Building Control Training Group

About the group

This group has been set up to help building control officers undergoing a structured training programme.

The website is maintained by a building control manager with over 30 years experience, to provide guidance and structured training for people embarking on, or intending to embark in a career as a Building Control Officer.
Last updated 9th July 2006

Updates
Add details of RICS training seminar on Part E (Sound) (29/05/2004)
Legal System added (29/05/2004)
Private Certification System added (29/05/2004)
Repeal of Local Acts relating to drainage (01/06/2004)
Water Regulations (01/06/2004)
Commentary on the Building Act 1984 (03/06/2004)
Grounds for rejection of an Initial Notice (03/06/2004)
Inspections by Approved Inspectors (03/06/2004)
Link to Construction Industry Council added to links page (20/06/2004)
Building Regulations Explained added (23/06/2004)Guide to Access Statements added to links page (28/06/2004)
Building (Amendment) Regulations 2004 added (07/07/2004)
General Project Site Link added to links page (DIY Doctor) (09/07/2004)
Information about proposed part P electrical safety added to links page (09/07/2004)
Questions and answers about electrical installations added to links page (30/07/2004)
Building Regulations Guidance Document Link Added from Stockton Borough Council
Proposed new Building Regulations added 23/12/2004
New boiler regulations page added 27/03/2005
New link added to page - building regulations homepage moved to Planning Portal. See new Building Control Performance Standards Documents - 07/07/2006

See also the message board

Every care has been taken over the accuracy of the information on this site, however all legal interpretations and information stated should be verified from another source. The information should be used for training purposes only and should not be relied upon for design or legal purposes.
Further information can be obtained from Knight's Guide to Building Control Law and Practice (Tolley's) and The Building Regulations Explained and llustrated (Blackwell Science)

Select a page on the left to see more information on various subjects. See also the dedicated links page