Cardiff
Building Cont
r
ol
Building Regulations Submission
The Building Act 1984
The Building Regulations 2010
1
Submission Details
Do you wish to submit a 'Full Plans'
a ‘Building Notice'
or 'Regularisation Application'
Please read Notes and Guidance section on page three
2
Address where building work is to be carried out
Postcode
3
Full Description of the W
ork –
Commencement date if known:
No. of storeys:
4
Applicant’
s Details –
Please give the FULL
name, postal address and daytime telephone/fax numbers/email.
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Address:
Post Code:
Email:
Tel:
Fax:
5
Agent’
s Details (if applicable) –
Please give details of the person dealing with the project.
Name:
Address:
Post Code: Email
:
Tel
:
Fax
:
6 Builders Details – Please provide company name and address and telephone number
Name:
Address:
Post Code: Email
:
Tel
:
Fax
:
7
Use of building
1. State present use:
2. State proposed use:
State whether the building is a workplace and is subject to the provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005:
8
Previous applications
Is this a re-submission for this projec
t
?
Reference number:
Has planning per
mission, listed building and/or
conse
r
vation area consent been applied fo
r?
Reference number:
9
Prescribed Period – (Full plans submissions only)
The Building Act allows five weeks to give a decision on a ‘full plans’ submission. Our aim is to process ever
y submission as s
oon as possible.
In
some case s we may require more
information from you. T
o all ow yo u time to obtain this infor
mation, w e suggest that you agr ee
to the
extension of the five week period to two months.
It will not delay our pr
ocessing of your application.
Do you consent to an extension of tim
e
?
10
Conditions – (Full plans submissions only)
Do you consent to the plans being passed subject to conditions where appropriat
e
?
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Electrical Installations in dwellings.
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Cha
r
ges
Please make cheques payable to
Car
diff
Cou
n
ty
Council.
I wish to be considered for disable
d person’s exemption
Applicant Email: Agent Email:
Post
Post
Table A
Where the work is for the benefit of a disabled person you may wish to apply for disabled
Exemption. Please note that proof of disability may be required.
Please enter information regarding the charges here. If you have received a written quote please
enclose it with your application.
Full Plans Applications
Submission Charge
Inspection Charge
Building Notice Charge
Regularisation Charge
Table B
Table C
Table D
Table E
Totals
Supplimentary form attached and completed
25% of total useful floor area
CO
2
Emmission Rate Calculations (see Regulation 27 of the Building Regulations 2010)
12
Required for new build dwellings, non-domestic new build and non-domestic extensions over 100m
2
and greater than
Please include a copy of relevant design statement/calculations. Are these items included
13 Please indicate your preferred method of contact relating to this application
Applicant E-Mail Agent E-Mail
If you have chosen E-Mail as your preferred option please ensure you enter a valid E-Mail address below
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Statement
This
notice
is
given
in
relation
to
the
building
work
as
described,
in
accordance
with
Building
Regulation
12
(2)
(a)
or
(b)
or Regulation 18
and
is
accompanied
by
the
appr
opriate
payment.
I/W
e
understand
that
further
char
ges
may
be
payable
following the
first
inspection
by
the
local
authority
.
Name:
Signature:
Date
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Notes and Guidance
This for
m
will usually be acceptable for submission to any Local
Authority
in England and
W
a
les.
1. Submission options. You may choose to use the ‘full Plans’ or ‘Building Notice’ option. However, the
‘Building Notice’ option cannot be used where:
a)
The building is subject to the provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which requires
Building Control to consult with the fire authority.
b)
The building work is over or near a public sewer.
c)
The proposed new dwelling fronts onto a private street
The following information
must be submitted together with one completed copy of this form and the
appropriate fee.
Full Plan Applications:-
Full constructional specification and details of plans. The full name and
address of the owner of the property.
Building Notice Applications:-
In the case of a Building Notice, a site plan and other particulars in accordance
with Regulation 1
3. The full name andaddress of the owner of the property.
2. Address of the site/premises.
1. The Pa
r
ty
W
all etc.
Act 1996.
If a precise address has not yet been allocated please provide an accurate
description for location purposes. We will also use this information to
determine the location of any public sewers. You cannot build over, or close
to, a public sewer without the consent of the Public Water Utility Company.
If your
proposals involve works
to, or
near to,
a
par
ty wall or bounda
ry
,
The
Pa
r
ty
W
all
etc. Act 1996 may apply to you. A copy of the guidance can be found at
www.gov.uk/party-wall-etc-act-1996-guidance
2. Completion Certificates.
The issuing of a Completion Certificate can only be carried out when all
safety certificates have been received and the appropriate charge has been
paid in full.
3. Regulations.
These notes are for general guidance only; particulars regarding the deposit of
Full Plans are contained in Regulation 14 and Building Notice in Regulation 13
of the Building Regulations and, in respect of charges, in the Building (Local
Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
For fu
r
ther info
r
mation or advice on Building Regulation matters please contact
:
Cardiff County Council, Building Control, County Hall Cardiff, CF10 4UW
Telephone: (029) 223 30381/30382/30383
E-mail: buildingcontrol@cardiff.gov.uk, Internet: www.cardiff.gov.uk/buildingcontrol
Cardiff Council is constantly improving its services, so if you have an idea, a compliment, a problem or a complaint we'd like you to tell
us. We receive letters of appreciation and suggestions as well as complaints. These help the Council to provide services that meet your
needs and reflect your views wherever possible. If you wish to make a suggestion or in the unfortunate event you feel you have need to
make a complaint please contact us by any of the above methods. All complaints are processed in accordance with the Councils
Corporate Complaints Policy.
Complaints, Comments and Compliments
IMPOR
T
ANT
:
PLANS
OR NOTICES MUST
BE SUBMITTED TO THE
COUNCIL UNDER
THE BUILDING REGULA
TIONS
AND ANY NECESSA
R
Y PLANNING PERMISSION OB
T
AINED
(If you haven't already done so
you
a
r
e
advised to contact
Development Control
T
el
:
029 2087
113
5
),
BEFORE ANY
WORK ON SITE IS
COMMENCED.
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General Information
Additional information may be required
PART P - ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN DWELLINGS
SUPPLEMENTARY BUILDING REGULATIONS
APPLICATION FORM
This form must be completed before commencement of any notifiable
electrical work.
(This may be at the application submission stage or as soon as
possible when detailsof the installer are known)
Does the work being carried out include electrical work covered by the Building Regulations
(see electrical information sheet for moredetails)
YES NO
Is the work to be undertaken by a member of a registered domestic installer scheme
1. ADDRESS OF WORK
Applicant:
Address:
Building Regulation Application No. (if known)
PART A
Using a Registered Domestic Installers Scheme, (Members of an approved
Only to be completed where controlled electrical work (see guidance sheet) is to be carried
out by an installer who is a member of an approved Domestic installers Scheme
(such installers
are subje
ct to rigorou s qualit y control checks and a
re able to self certify
their work)
2. DETAILS OF YOUR INSTALLER
Name:
Address:
Tel No.:
3. DETAILS OF THE DOMESTIC INSTALLERS SCHEME OF WHICH YOUR INSTALLER IS A MEMBER
Name of Scheme:
Membership No.:
ONLY COMPLETE PART B ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM WHERE YOUR ELECTRICAL WORK IS BEING
INSTALLED BY AN INSTALLER WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF A DOMESTIC INSTALLERS SCHEME.
N.B. To be a member of a
registered domestic installers scheme electricians must in addition to being fully qualified electricians
hold additional qualifications in respect of the building regulations. If they do not hold such additional qualifications they CAN NOT
self certify their work.
If Yes go to Part A If No go to Part B
There is no additional charge where the electrical work is being carried out by a registered
Domestic Installer Scheme are able to self certify their work)
Only to be completed where controlled electrical work (see guidance sheet) is to be carried out by an
installer who is a member of an approved Domestic Installers Scheme (such installers are subject to
rigorous quality control checks and are able to self certify their work)
Domestic installer
Ye/No Please Select
Yes/No Please Select
In both instances the electrical contractor is required to complete Form 3 Schedule of Inspection and Form 4 Schedule of Test
Results.
ADDITIONAL SOCKETS OR LIGHTING POINTS TO AN EXISTING INSTALLATION IN A KITCHEN OR SPECIAL
LOCATION
If the electrical contractor is member of NICEIC, ECA or is qualified with City and Guilds Certificate 2391, they must complete the
Minor Works Certificate (Form 5).
COPIES OF THE APPROPRIATE FORMS MUST BE DEPOSITED WITH THE AUTHORITY AT COMPLETION OF THE WORK;
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL PREVENT THE AUTHORITY FROM ISSUING A COMPLETION CERTIFICATE AND MAY LEAD TO
ENFORCEMENT ACTION TAKEN AGAINST YOU AND/OR YOUR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
PART B
(Work that requires Approval by the Local Authority under the Building Regulations)
To be completed only where the work is to be carried out by a person/company that is NOT a
a member of an approved Domestic Installers Scheme.
1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Please give a bri ef description of e lectrical work bei ng carried out, if thi s is controlled work (see guidance sheet) i t
will be subject to the Building Regulations.
Description of electrical work
:
2. MAKING A BUILDING REGULATION APPLICATION
Please refer to guidance sheet for further information.
3. CERTIFICATION OF THE WORK
All work carried out by installers who are not members of an Approved Installers Scheme must arrange for the work
to be certified to B. S.7671, 16
th
Edition by an Electrician Qualified to a minimum standard of City & Guilds
2391 (17
th
Edition)
4. DETAILS OF CERTIFYING ELECTRICIAN
Name:
Address:
Wherever Part B of this form applies CHARGES are PAYABLE please refer to the Building Control Charges Tables
Tel No.:
NOTE: when providing certification to the Local Authority your Electrician will be required to
provide a copy of their City & Guilds Certificate.
6. NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING THE FORM
NAME (Print):
TELEPHONE NUMBER (Inc std):
SIGNATURE:
Building Control, Cardiff County Council, County Hall Cardiff, CF10 4UW
Tel (029) 223 30381/30382/30383 buildingcontrol@cardiff.gov.uk
NEW INSTALLATIONS, REWIRES AND ADDING NEW CIRCUITS TO AN EXISTING INSTALLATION
If the electrical contractor is a member of NICEIC or ECA, they must complete INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE (FORM 1) BS 7671
(as amended).
If the electrical contractor is not a member of NICEIC or ECA, they must complete the Design and Construction parts of
INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE (FORM 2) BS 7671 (as amended) AND you are required to arrange for an electrical contractor
who is a member of the NICEIC, ECA, qualified with City and Guilds Certificate 2391 or a member of a Competent Persons
Scheme to inspect and test the installation to enable them to complete the Inspection and Testing part of the form.
5. Charges
for further information