Can you make a claim against building control?

Historical cases illustrate that there are only extremely limited circumstances when it would be possible to bring a claim against a local authority, even when the building inspector has failed to spot defective construction works in carrying out its building control function under the Building Regulations.

Can building control Be Sued?

It may seem unfair that the local authority cannot be sued for failing to identify defects in work which their building control officers have inspected. However, it reinforces the need for property owners to make sure that they have adequate protection in place should building work prove to be defective.

What happens if you fail to comply with Building Regulations?

The Local Authority has to see that building work complies with the Regulations. If the work does not comply, you may be asked to alter or remove it. If you fail to do this, the Local Authority may serve a notice requiring you do so within 28 days, and you will be liable for the costs.

Is a building inspector liable?

Approved Building Inspectors are obliged to maintain professional indemnity insurance in order to “protect clients and others who may be adversely affected by any negligence on the part of the Approved Inspector”.

Who do I complain to about a building company?

Please send your written complaint to: The Manager, London Building Control Ltd at our address on our Home Page. We will consider your complaint as quickly as possible and acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 7 days.

What are building control responsible for?

The role of a building control officer might include: Providing clients, architects, engineers and contractors with advice on the building regulations during the design and development of a building project. Assessing damaged buildings and approving demolition. Authorising entertainment licences.

What are Building Control responsible for?

What is the role of building control?

The primary function of the Building Control service is to protect people’s health and safety in the built environment. This involves, among other things, enforcing the following legislation: The Building Act 1984. The Building Regulations and other allied legislation.

How long before building regulations Cannot be enforced?

In terms of building regulation compliance, the reality is that the council usually will have taken action within 12 months of the work being completed, although it is open to them to serve a dangerous structure notice at any time if there is reason to.

What is building control responsible for?

Is building control responsible for site safety?

Building Control Enforcement Policy The primary function of the Building Control service is to protect people’s health and safety in the built environment.

Can I make a claim against a local authority for defective construction?

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council has confirmed that there are only very limited circumstances when it would be possible to bring a claim against a local authority when the building inspector fails to spot defective construction works in carrying out its building control function under the Building Regulations.

Can a building contractor be investigated for negligent building work?

Commercial and residential building contractors may be investigated by the local authority, the police and the Health and Safety Executive if negligent building work results in preventable accidents, injury, or a threat to life as a result of negligent building work.

Can a local authority be liable for a building’s foundations?

In that case the House of Lords found that a local authority was liable at common law for its negligent approval of the plans for a building’s foundations. However, some disquiet developed as to the consequences of the decision, with widespread claims against local authorities being possible.

What is the liability of public authorities in negligence?

The liability of public authorities in negligence continues to be a problematic area of the law. Some of the difficulties have been caused by the adoption by the courts of unnecessary and unworkable tests, in addition to the ordinary principles of the law of negligence.