Building Control Guidance Notes/Leaflets

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EDDC have prepared a series of guidance and leaflets to help you with some of the most common queries. Just click on the links below to download them. Of course feel free to call us if you require any more detailed or job specific guidance.

Information can be provided in several foreign languages by contacting us on 01395 518482.  For the full list of translations available PDF file click here (246KB - PDF Help)

EDDC Building Control Leaflets

PDF file Leaflet 1 - How to make an application (96KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 2 - Exemptions (103KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 3 - Regularisations (91KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 4 - Loft Conversions (97KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 5 - Electrical Safety (91KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 6 - Appeals & Determinations (93KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 7 - Choosing a Builder (95KB - PDF Help)

EDDC Guidance Notes

PDF file Guidance note 2 - Vapour control underlays (57KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 3 - Loft Converstions (132KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 4 - Downlighters (57KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 5 - When is it a loft conversion? (48KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 6 - Access Satatements (Part M) (51KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 7 - Notching of joists (91KB - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 8 - Replacement doors and windows (127KB - PDF Help)

PDF file L1A (new dwellings) (322KB - PDF Help)
PDF file L1B (works to existing dwellings) (413KB - PDF Help)

PDF file Guidance Note: Completion Certificates and Inspections (85KB - PDF Help)