Building regulations

Building regulations ensure the safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility of buildings. Building control officers enforce these regulations and provide guidance. Find out more here.

Building regulations set standards for the design and construction of buildings for health and safety purposes, energy conservation and access to and about buildings.

A demolition is any situation where a building is completely removed. If you are planning to demolish a building, you must let us know at least six weeks before.

If you are concerned that the structure of a building is an immediate danger, or may present a risk to people’s safety, please call 0151 489 6000.