Every new build property must comply with UK Building Regulations from the first excavation to the final Completion Certificate. Our experienced Birmingham Building Control team works alongside homeowners, builders and developers to inspect each stage of construction, helping ensure your new build is safe, compliant and built to the highest standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Building Regulations apply to new build properties?

  New build properties must comply with the UK Building Regulations 2010, which are divided into alphabetical Approved Documents covering technical design and construction standards. The core areas include structural integrity (Part A), fire safety (Part B), and energy conservation (Part L).

• What inspections are required during a new build?

  Building Control Stages

  1. Commencement: Notice given before work starts.
  2. Foundations: Excavation and concrete pouring checks.
  3. Damp Proof Course (DPC): Membrane and ground floor preparation.
  4. Drainage: Internal and external pipe testing before backfilling.
  5. Structural Elements: Roof frames, floor joists, and steel beams.
  6. Insulation/Pre-plaster: Checking thermal elements prior to boarding.
  7. Completion: Final sign-off and safety verification.

• What is a SAP calculation?

  SAP stands for Standard Assessment Procedure. It is the UK Government’s official method for calculating and measuring the energy performance and carbon emissions of residential dwellings.

• What happens if a new build fails an inspection?

  If a new build fails an inspection, the builder must fix the defects, pass a re-inspection, and delay final sign-off or completion.

• When is a Completion Certificate issued?

  A Building Regulations Completion Certificate is issued at the end of a building project once final inspections are passed, required safety paperwork is submitted, and the building inspector is fully satisfied the work complies with building reulations.