There are various stages throughout the building process when you will need to ask the Council to carry out inspections before covering up stages of work. This is applicable to both Full Plans and Building Notice routes and is a legal requirement. The stages are listed below.
Stages of work and periods of notification
| |
Stages of Work |
Notice Required |
| 1 |
Commencement of Work |
48 hours |
| 2 |
Excavations and Foundations |
24 hours |
| 3 |
Concrete Foundation Laid |
24 hours |
| 4 |
Oversite Concrete |
24 hours |
| 5 |
Damp Proof Course |
24 hours |
| 6 |
Drains ready for Inspection |
24 hours |
| 7 |
Drains covered, completion of building work |
not more than 5 days afterwards |
| 8 |
Completion of works |
not more than 5 days afterwards |
It is normal practice at Dudley for commencement of work to be notified in writing. Other statutory inspections can be notified by phone, fax or in writing before 9.30am when a response will be made on a same day basis.
Notification of commencement to be given at least 48 hours in advance. Notification of inspections 2 - 5(a) 6, 7 & 8 to be given at least 24 hours in advance. Nos. 5(b) and 9 to be given not later than 5 days after the event. In calculating the number of days due, allowance must be made for weekends and Public Holidays, or day appointed for public Thanksgiving or mourning.
Notice Submitted under Building Regulation 16 is available from the Directorate of the Urban Environment at 3 St James's Road Dudley.
Completion Certificate
Once the work is successfully completed the Council will issue you with a Completion Certificate provided that a request was made at the time of submitting the application.
Regulation 17(4) - A certificate given in accordance with this regulation shall be evidence (but not conclusive evidence) that the requirements specified in the certificate have been complied with.
How to book a site inspection
Please use our online Request a Site Inspection form to make a request for a site visit. Please note that submission of this form does not constitute confirmation that an inspection will be possible on the requested date and do not give specific times. If you require a time please contact the Building Control direct.
Alternatively please contact us using the details below.
Contact Details
Telephone: 01384 814132
Fax: 01384 814126
Email: General Contact Form
Address: 3 St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HZ
If I am not satisfied with the service I have received from the Council, how do I complaint?
If you feel we have failed to provide you with good service or are concerned about the progress of your inspection, please contact us and we will endeavour to resolve any concerns you may have. We also have a formal complaints procedure.
