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Fire Risk Assessment

We work alongside residential clients on a regular basis, working on internal alterations, extensions, conversions and new builds, offering a cost-effective, efficient, and professional service for all customers.

What we do

Our fully trained and highly experienced members of staff are able to give expert advice and produce extensive Fire Risk Assessments tailored to the client’s business requirements, in accordance with the legislation set out in The Regulatory (Fire Safety) Order 2006.

Access Audits can be provided to ensure compliance, where necessary, with Equalities Act 2010 and approved Document M of the Building Regulations.

In the meantime, if you require any further assistance do not hesitate to contact us.

Pre-application advice

We can attend design meetings prior to an application being submitted to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, which could result in a cost-saving for the project.

Our New Business team are also happy to discuss projects over the phone and offer quotations prior to an application being submitted. Feel free to email a set of plans to our Business Support Team with a brief description of the project and someone will get back to you within 24 hours.

Application submissions

If you want to proceed with MC Plan & Site Services as your nominated Registered Building Control Approver, you need to submit an application. This can be done online, over the phone with one of the Business Support Team, or by post. Let us know if you need a printable copy of the application form.

Once we’ve received your application, our Business Support Team will submit an Initial Notice to your Local Authority, informing them of your intention to commence works on your project. Legally, we have to give the Local Authority 5 working days notice before any works commence so make sure you submit your application to us as early as possible.

After the Initial Notice has been submitted, our Business Support Team will send you an Acknowledgement Letter, confirming the rest of the process including the stages we need to visit site.

Plan assessments

If you or your architect are submitting plans for your project, our team of Building Inspectors will assess them to confirm compliance with the Building Regulations.

Further information may be required by the Building Inspector as part of the plan assessment, which we will make you aware of.

Depending on the type of project you are undertaking, we may need to consult with the Fire Brigade, the Sewerage Undertaker or other relevant professionals. Our team of highly trained and qualified Building Inspectors identify this from an early stage and will automatically undertake consultations as part of the plan assessment process.

Site inspections

Your Building Inspector may identify a contravention on site. This could be something simple, such as more work needing to be done to a particular area, or something more complex that requires input from other professionals. Regardless of the complexity, your Building Inspector will ensure that you are aware of the contravention and the information required to resolve it.

Completion of work

Once you have confirmed that the works on site are complete, our Building Inspector will attend site for the completion inspection to ensure the project complies with the Building Regulations. During this inspection, they will make you aware of any further information that is required, such as commissioning certificates or further photographs, to confirm compliance with the Building Regulations.

Once all information has been received and assessed by the Building Inspector, the Business Support team will issue your Building Control certificate within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Below is a list of our frequently asked questions, please feel free to call our friendly team if we haven’t answered your question below.

How can I make an application?

You can apply using our online application form which can be found in the ‘apply now’ section of the website. We have two different types of applications available, please find them here

How long does it take before I can begin building works?

Please note that we do require 5 working days notice prior to works commencing, this notice period will start when an application has been submitted to us.

If you have any queries, please feel free to ask we will assist.

What is an initial notice?

An initial notice is the legal form that we send to the Local Authority to make them aware that the building works are happening at the site address that the application form is linked too and correctly being monitored by us.

Do I need Building Regulation approval?

To ensure the building works adhere to new regulations, you must have building approval for, any new buildings, changing existing buildings, installing controlled services and fittings and changing. Building regulations cover a list of things including, structure, insulation, drainage and waste disposal, stairway construction. The full list of what building regulations cover can be found here.

How can I request a quote?

If you like us to provide you with a quote, please give our office a call on 01202 744966 to speak to a member of the team.

If I have a technical question, how can I speak to a building inspector?

Our building inspectors are in the office and available from 2pm. Please call our office and choose the ‘technical’ option which will direct you to one of the team.

Do I get a completion certificate at the end of the project?

All applications that receive a final building control visit to sign off the work that has been carried out will receive a final building control certificate which is included in the price quoted at the beginning of the project.

Our additional services

MC Plan & Site Services is committed to delivering a bespoke, professional Building Control service to clients embarking on diverse projects such as large housing developments, residential extensions, or commercial unit refurbishments. Click the arrows to see the different types of services we can offer.