BUILDING CONTROL

Building Control will support and advise customers on how to end up with the result that they want, but this is not a substitute for professional design and construction advice. It is also important to note that Building Control is not responsible for compliance with building standards. That is the duty of the person carrying out the work. If work is found not to comply the person responsible could be prosecuted and the owner required to put the work right. In addition, our role is not to manage every stage of the construction process or to address issues regarding quality of work where these are not relevant to compliance with Building Regulations. We also cannot deal with contractual or civil disputes, such as those that may arise between client and builder or between neighbours (such as Party Wall or boundary disputes).

Building Control carry out additional safety roles in addition to the main function, such as checking the stability of certain temporary structures and dealing with demolition works and dangerous structures.


HEALTH & SAFETY
If you are having construction or refurbishment works done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well – find out more by clicking this link


BUILDING CONTROL HANDBOOK

To request a copy of the Building Control Handbook, click here.

ISLAND INSULATION SCHEME
The Island Insulation Scheme offers free (for priority groups) or discounted home insulation to owner occupiers and private tenants on the Isle of Wight.
 
Click here for further information.