Building Control Statutory Duty
Building Control has a statutory duty to enforce building regulations to ensure minimum standards of Health & Safety apply to all buildings.
Main Services Provided by the Building Control Department:
- Examination of applications submitted under The Building Regulations (NI) 2012
- Inspection of building work on site
- Provision of information for Property Certificate enquiries
Who We Are:
Building Control Surveyors are experienced professionals and come from a diverse range of construction backgrounds. They are supported by an administrative team fully trained in the Building Control process.
Building Control Teams:
There are three teams of Building Control Surveyors in the Derry and Strabane District, two teams based at Strand Road, Derry and one based in Derry Road, Strabane.
Our primary role is to ensure safety and compliance with building regulations, safeguarding both people and the environment. Our responsibilities include:
- Assessing plans for compliance with the NI Building Regulations
- Offering advice and guidance on the Building Control process
- Conducting statutory inspections during construction
- Providing pre‑application advice
- Inspecting dangerous structures
- Applying the requirements of the Safety of Sports Grounds NI legislation
Statutory Inspections:
Building Control is required to carry out inspections at various stages of construction, as per the NI Building Regulations 2012. For more information, see here [link to page on give us notice of building work].
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- Make an Application
- Application Process
- Download Application Forms
- Notification of Works
- Recent Changes
- Street Naming & Numbering
- Frequently Asked Questions