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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 - 08 October 2007 - PDF Help)

EDDC Building Control Leaflets

PDF file Leaflet 1 - How to make an application (55KB - 11 October 2010 - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 2 - Exemptions (96KB - 11 October 2010 - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 3 - Regularisations (93KB - 11 October 2010 - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 4 - Loft Conversions (97KB - 08 October 2007 - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 5 - Electrical Safety (91KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 6 - Appeals & Determinations (93KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)
PDF file Leaflet 7 - Choosing a Builder (95KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)

EDDC Guidance Notes

PDF file Guidance note 2 - Vapour control underlays (57KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 4 - Downlighters (57KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 5 - When is it a loft conversion? (48KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 6 - Access Satatements (Part M) (51KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 7 - Notching of joists (91KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)
PDF file Guidance note 8 - Replacement doors and windows (115KB - 11 October 2010 - PDF Help)

PDF file Guidance note: Part L1B Updated 2010 (96KB - 11 October 2010 - PDF Help)

PDF file Guidance Note: Completion Certificates and Inspections (85KB - 03 July 2006 - PDF Help)

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