Making sure that a building complies with UK Building Regulations is a legal requirement for contractors, developers, freeholders, and Responsible Persons involved in construction and structural alterations to a property. These regulations have been put in place to ensure buildings are safe and structurally sound.
Failing to comply with Building Regulations can result in project delays, financial penalties, legal action, and in some cases, prosecution of those responsible for overseeing works. With this in mind, understanding what Building Regulations cover, and how to achieve certified compliance, is vital for anyone responsible for delivering or signing off on building work.
Building Regulations are statutory requirements that apply to most construction, extension, and alteration work on buildings in England and Wales. Building compliance sets out minimum standards for design, construction, and performance to ensure buildings are safe, accessible, energy-efficient, and sustainable.
Some of the areas covered by Building Regulations include:
What is important to note is that you need to comply with these regulations whether you’re building a new structure or making alterations to an existing structure.
A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate serves to confirm that building work has been inspected and meets these legal standards. This certificate is what is required when selling, letting, insuring, or refinancing a property.
With the above in mind, without proper certification you could face severe consequences including:
Responsible Persons, developers, and contractors need to ensure that the relevant certifications are secured for all regulated work.
Obtaining a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate typically involves:
This process is overseen either by the local authority’s Building Control team or an approved private inspector.
Yuno works alongside developers, contractors, and freeholders to support the documentation and inspection process required to secure a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate.
Our role includes:
By providing practical support and guidance, Yuno helps you stay organised, informed, and confident in meeting your legal obligations.
If you're managing a project that requires a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate, Yuno can support you in preparing, submitting, and navigating the documentation and inspection process.
Contact Yuno today to find out how we can help you stay compliant and keep your project on track.
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