Frequently Asked Questions

Things that we don’t know can sometimes be daunting or difficult to understand.

What are The Building regulations?, what’s required and what isn’t?, how much do things cost?, how do I apply? It can all seem like a nerve-wracking experience…….

This section has been designed to try and give you as much help and guidance as possible. We’ve split it down into different sections and you should be able to find answers to anything that’s worrying you somewhere on this page.

The sections are as follows:

If you can’t find the answers you’re looking you may find the answer on LABC Front Door website or just use the Contact us page to either send an email or call a member of our business support team.

Remember, a question is only easy if you know the answer…….we’re here to help.

20/09/24 LABC Trainee Building Control Surveyor

Looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn and gain the qualifications needed to start a successful career in the construction industry?   Following a successful initial recruitment campaign resulting in over 140 job offers, LABC, the organisation that represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales, is recruiting additional Trainees... > Read More

02/11/23 Staff Training Day – Wednesday, 3rd October 2024

At CNC Building Control we are committed to ensuring our staff are trained to the highest standards and this is done in a number of ways including internal & external training courses, CPD, day release and mentoring. As part our staff training programme we have initiated ‘all staff training days’.  Our next ‘all staff training... > Read More

03/05/23 New Building Regulations/Approved Documents – Transitional Arrangements Update

There were substantial changes to the Building Regulations in June 2022 in respect of Part F (Ventilation), Part L (Conservation of Fuel & Power), new Part O (Overheating Mitigation) and new Part S (Infrastructure for Charging Electric Vehicles). Any application submitted prior to 15 June 2022, where the work does not commence before 15 June... > Read More

18/01/23 Leading the Way into 2023

Following the Grenfell tragedy and subsequent enquiry, there are reforms being introduced by the new Building Safety Regulator and regulatory changes passed by parliament.  One of these changes will see a requirement for all building control professionals to be accredited by April 2024.  The level of accreditation will correspond to the type of work they... > Read More

03/11/22 We’re Moving – Beyond the Horizon

We are delighted to announce that CNC Building Control’s Eastern Team will be relocating to The Horizon Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way, Norwich NR7 0WF from Tuesday, 30th May 2023.   Our phone number, email address and website will remain unchanged.   If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. > Read More