New ensuite bathroom - building control?

andymd

We're looking to convert two built in wardrobes (backing onto each other in bedroom 1 and 2) into a small en-suite, blocking the cupboard entrance in room 2.

This will require the separating wall to be knocked down. Looking at plans for the house and based on advice from each builder who has been out to quote the wall is not load bearing.

It will also require a new waste pipe to run directly to external drain.

Do we or the builders need to involve building control at all?

Doozergirl

The electrics need certifying. It needs an extractor (and a basin if there is a loo) which would require sign off.

Furts

The drainage will also be subject to Buildings Regulations - the correct drain, access for inspection and rodding, and it should all be tested.

andymd

Doozergirl wrote: »

The electrics need certifying. It needs an extractor (and a basin if there is a loo) which would require sign off.

Thanks, presumably the electrician can self-certify the work (if qualified)?

andymd

Furts wrote: »

The drainage will also be subject to Buildings Regulations - the correct drain, access for inspection and rodding, and it should all be tested.

Thanks, it wont be a new drain, just a new connection to existing drain. There is a manhole at the point where it will meet. Will it just be this that needs inspecting? What about the walls?

TheCyclingProgrammer

andymd wrote: »

Thanks, presumably the electrician can self-certify the work (if qualified)?

As long as they are part of a Part P scheme (in England and Wales), normally through their regulatory body. You should get an Electrical Installation/Minor Works certificate (depends what needs doing) and eventually a building regs certificate.

Furts

andymd wrote: »

Thanks, it wont be a new drain, just a new connection to existing drain. There is a manhole at the point where it will meet. Will it just be this that needs inspecting? What about the walls?

The manhole will require inspection to confirm it takes foul drainage and to confirm a satisfactory connection. It is always possible that it cannot receive a connection - but without seeing it nobody can comment,

All the new works should receive a test - whether they do, and in what format, is a another matter.