flanagaj Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 As I intend on doing a lot of the trades myself (footings, first fix carpentry, plumbing ... ) I want to fully understand building regs, so that I don't make any mistakes. I am also keen to understand it, as I feel it will help a great deal when manging the trades I have to hire. I came across the web site https://www.buildingregs4plans.co.uk/ and before parting with my cash, I wanted to ask whether anyone has used this site for a self-build or whether there are better options. Ideally, I want a resource that covers each aspect of the build and the associated regs that need to be adhered to. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 It depends on what it costs Using local authority BC is usually cheaper and you get unlimited FREE advise On a daily basis if needed Where as private tend to make you feel like your being a pain in the ass and tell you to take photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanagaj Posted December 30, 2024 Author Share Posted December 30, 2024 9 hours ago, nod said: It depends on what it costs Using local authority BC is usually cheaper and you get unlimited FREE advise On a daily basis if needed Where as private tend to make you feel like your being a pain in the ass and tell you to take photos It costs £150. I'd rather have a good understanding than continually using the LABC as an information resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 24 minutes ago, flanagaj said: It costs £150. I'd rather have a good understanding than continually using the LABC as an information resource. Cheap enough lots of info out there at your fingertips On here for one Asking LA for guidance shouldn’t be an issue to you After all it’s what you are paying for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDamo Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 On 30/12/2024 at 20:05, nod said: Asking LA for guidance shouldn’t be an issue to you After all it’s what you are paying for Not like that anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, DevilDamo said: Not like that anymore. Ours is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDamo Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 45 minutes ago, nod said: Ours is I’m sure they’re well aware of “their” duties then as that now brings them in as part of the dutyholder role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) On 04/01/2025 at 21:46, nod said: Ours is They may do. But they are not supposed to take on the role of a professional advisor / designer where they could be liable for any adverse issues arising from such advice. LBC duties are to inspect and raise pertinent concern for others to address. Edited January 7 by Gordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 6 hours ago, Gordo said: They may do. But they are not supposed to take on the role of a professional advisor / designer where they could be liable for any adverse issues arising from such advice. LBC duties are to inspect and raise pertinent concern for others to address. I don’t think anyone thinks that We on here don’t take on the roll of designer But we can give out friendly advised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Don’t pay the £150 yet download a couple for the one off price, I think they are a few quid each lets have a look somebody put a pic of one up recently and it was missing lots of detail. have you bought a digger yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) On 08/01/2025 at 06:15, nod said: We on here don’t take on the roll of designer But we can give out friendly advised The difference here is you aren’t providing a service. BCO are and if they offer advice they can be found in law to be accountable for that advice. That’s why mount talk little or carefully chose their works to steer people towards the correct choices On 08/01/2025 at 06:15, nod said: I don’t think anyone thinks that But there are many less clued in who do Edited January 10 by Gordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) On 08/01/2025 at 09:25, Russell griffiths said: Don’t pay the £150 yet download a couple for the one off price, I think they are a few quid each lets have a look somebody put a pic of one up recently and it was missing lots of detail. have you bought a digger yet. You won’t get much for £150 other than generic details and specifications I should imagine. Just use the planning drawings and your own generic details and specifications trawled of other drawings, cut n paste like. Wouldn’t suit a bespoke or unusual design/specification obviously. Edited January 10 by Gordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Gordo said: The difference here is you aren’t providing a service. BCO are and if they offer advice they can be found in law to be accountable for that advice. That’s why mount talk little or carefully chose their works to steer people towards the correct choices But there are many less clued in who do 🥱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, nod said: 🥱 Past your bed time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Potter Posted Sunday at 23:38 Share Posted Sunday at 23:38 On 10/01/2025 at 20:16, Gordo said: You won’t get much for £150 Call out for a washing machine repair £35.00 min. Two hours say to run a couple of cycles, say all in £100.00 Someone who knows about design (who will spend many hours putting this all together and listening to your brief) that you have staked you savings and mortgage on for £150.00 quid? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted Monday at 08:47 Share Posted Monday at 08:47 Please be nice to each other guys, the internet is a hard place to read tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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