This page is intended to help you find the more specific professional resources, with a link to the context of building regulations.
LABC Warranty works in partnership with LABC (Local Authority Building Control) to provide you with a complete range of developer services to support construction from start to finish: from residential and non-residential warranties, right through to assessments and testing.
For more information:
Telephone: 0845 054 0505
Email:
enquiries@labcwarranty.co.uk
Website:
www.labcwarranty.co.uk
Building regulations information sites
- Local authority building control service information
- Department for Communities and Local Government
- Sitelines - The official Journal of Local Authority Building Control
- The Planning Portal
Electrical work to dwellings.
Download the explanatory leaflet 'New rules for electrical safety in the home' To find a list of authorised competent person self-certification schemes for installers who can do electrical work in dwellings to comply with the new Part P building regulations.
Environment and pollution control
Health and Safety
Oil and gas installation associations
- Oil Firing Technical Association
- Gas Safe Register - Formerly GORGI registration
Ordnance Survey
Replacement window and glazing federations
- FENSA - Accreditation for approved double glazing contractors
- Glass and Glazing Federation
Research establishments
- British Board of Agreement (BBA)
- Building Research Establishment (BRE)
- Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA)
Water Utilities
Not sure if your project is near or over a public sewer? Check with the utility companies to find out.
- Wessex Water
- Southern Water - For some areas in the South of the county
- Thames Water - For some area in the North of the county
Other useful links
- British Gas (Transco National Grid)
- Southern Electric
- British Geological Survey
- Wiltshire Fire Service - For advice on fire safety issues
Professional associations and institutions
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Royal Town Planning Institute
- Assocation of Building Engineers (ABE)
- Royal Institution of British Architects (RIBA)
- Brick Development Association
- Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
- Construction Industry Council (CIC)
- Chartered Institute of Building
- National Federation of Demolition Contractors
- Institution of Structural Engineers
- Lead Sheet Association
- National Federation of Roofing Contractors
- Institute of Plumbing (IoP)
- Steel Construction Institute
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: buildingcontrolnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 706674
Out of hours: 0845 056 8035
Fax:
Postal Address: Building Control
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
SN15
1ER
In Person:
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: buildingcontrolsouth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01722 434519 or 01722 434523
Out of hours: 0845 056 8035
Fax:
Postal Address: Wiltshire Council
PO Box 2281
Salisbury
SP2 2HX
In Person:
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: buildingcontroleast@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01380 734777
Out of hours: 0845 056 8035
Fax:
Postal Address: Building Control
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Bythesea
Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Shurnhold Offices
Shurnhold
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12
8GQ
Please note you will need to make an appointment before coming to the office using the above email or telephone number.
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: buildingcontrolwest@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 770321
Out of hours: 0845 056 8035
Fax:
Postal Address: Building Control
Wiltshire Council
165 Bradley Road
Trowbridge
BA14
0RD
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Shurnhold Offices
Shurnhold
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12
8GQ
Please note you will need to make an appointment before coming to the office using the above email or telephone number.
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Last updated: 20 February 2012
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