General Building and Property Information

Building Control

Almost all new building work from house extensions to a new rooflight needs a Building Warrant and a Completion Certificate to ensure that it is safe to use and fit for its purpose.

Building Control ensure that all new or altered buildings comply with the Building Regulations which set national standards for health and safety.

You need a Building Warrant and may require planning permission before you can start any building work except that which is exempt under the Building Regulations.

More information:

• Building Warrants and Completion Certificates
• Work which may not require a Building Warrant
• Work which does not require a Building Warrant
• Unauthorised Building Work
• Statutory Notices (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this pdf document - Please visit the Adobe website to download Acrobat )
  

Enquiries to Property Services Department,
329 High Street,
Edinburgh EH1 1PN

Tel 0131 529 4644/4655 in office hours, Mon-Thurs 8.30 - 5.00, Fri 8.30 - 3.45.