albert Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Hi all I have a situation where I was building a family home but it was partially complete before a marriage breakdown. My ex has moved into this property despite my advice that this is not safe as there is no completion certificate but more importantly the protected stairwell it not operational as walls have not been boarded and fire doors not operational.( The house was a large barn conversion and many rooms had small windows not fire escape windows) I am very concerned regarding my young child safety in the event of a fire. How can I best demonstrate that this is not safe and is there any guidance on this in the building regs . Thanks In advance . A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Hi and sorry to hear of your predicament ( I too lost my build through marital problems!!!!) I would contact building control and tell them, they would have the power to enforce safety and habitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDamo Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Building Control could look to serve a Contravention Notice if it’s occupied prior to satisfactory completion/sign off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Would it be possible to get the work done, as failing that they may all find themselves homeless, which will help nobody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 1 hour ago, Mr Punter said: Would it be possible to get the work done, as failing that they may all find themselves homeless, which will help nobody? Plus 1 Whilst it might not be ideal It would be better than temporary accommodation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 Thanks everyone, they have another home available but its samller so this is a choice not a necsssaty. Building control is by private firm , so I assume LABC would have to be apointed to serve a contravention notice or other. I will contact them for advice. Thankyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 3 hours ago, DevilDamo said: Building Control could look to serve a Contravention Notice if it’s occupied prior to satisfactory completion/sign off. just be careful they dont serve it on YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDamo Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 3 hours ago, albert said: I assume LABC would have to be apointed to serve a contravention notice Nope, private companies can also do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 Thanks all on this. The courts have now ordered an expert witness to report if the property safe for habitation who would you suggest is the best person to do this? building surveyors, fire surveyor , the building control provider has said they can not report other than on the outstanding works that remain incomplete. fire service said they will home visit but can cant report in writing just advise the occupant and this is non enforceable. any advice welcome. I interested to know that a private Building control provider can serve a contravention notice but of course that have no interest in doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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