Building Control Service
Structural Design & Analysis
Structural Engineering
Building Control has a Structural Engineering unit that offers
the following services: -
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Inspection of all structural calculations and designs submitted
with Building Regulation applications.
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Design and analysis service for internal Council
departments.
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Design and analysis service for other Local
Authorities.
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Design and analysis service for appropriate bodies.
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CDM service as Planning Supervisor for internal
contracts.
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Advice to the public and professionals on all structural
matters.
In addition, staff help in the appraisal of buildings and
structures at risk from collapse and advise owners
accordingly.
Building Control are members of the Combe Down Stone Mines
Project Team ensuring that development proposals over areas of
former mining take account of the ground conditions.
The topography, geology and previous mineral extraction of the
Bath and North East Somerset area means that constant vigilance
must be observed by staff when considering development
proposals.
The incidence of land slip and unsuitable ground within the
district is relatively high and therefore demands that we are alert
to the dangers that may befall development.