Main purpose is to provide management and control in the administration and enforcement of the Building Act, Building Regulations and allied legislation to ensure an adequate standard of construction, with regard to public health and safety, in respect of the built environment within the geographical area of the Borough.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

To examine plans and details submitted under the Building Regulations, check for compliance with the requirements of those Regulations and allied legislation.

Inform applicants in writing and prepare a schedule of amendments of the Building Regulations shown on the submitted plans and list any additional information that is required to determine compliance. Carry out any discussions that may subsequently prove necessary to ensure that the minimum standards set down in Building Regulations are met.

Consult with the Fire Authority under the Fire Precautions Act in respect of designated buildings and other Sections and Divisions of the Environmental and Leisure Services Department where appropriate.

Recommend for Approval or Rejection of proposals following the examination and consultations outlined above by the required performance standard dates.

Provide advice and guidance to members of the public, Surveyors, Architects, and Solicitors etc on all aspects of Building Regulations in a customer-orientated style.

Carry out regular site inspections in respect of works in progress to ensure that the works accord with the approved plans and are in conformity with the requirements of the Building Regulations.

Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.

Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application.