Exemptions
Building regulations recognise that some buildings pose little risk to public health and safety. Therefore, these buildings are exempt from building regulation requirements.
Always
- check your proposals with our Building Control team to ensure the exemption applies before you start work.
- discuss your proposals with our Planning team before you start work.
Domestic exemptions
Some domestic works may be exempt from building regulation requirements. LABC Front Door website has a great round-up of some of the work that may fall into this.
Other buildings and works that are exempt from building regulations:
- Scheduled ancient monuments
- Certain buildings not often visited by people
- Most greenhouses and agricultural buildings that are not used for retail, packing or exhibiting purposes
- Temporary buildings not used for more than 28 days
- Site huts and other ancillary buildings that contain no sleeping accommodation
Competent Persons Scheme
In some circumstances, a 'competent person' can carry out the regulatory approval of their work instead of needing to make a separate application to Building Control.
A competent person is qualified to carry out specific types of work in accordance with Building Regulations and will deal with Building Control issues for you. An installer registered with a Competent Persons Scheme will notify the Local Authority on your behalf and will issue you with a certificate upon completion.