Building Regulations - Dangerous Buildings
A dangerous building or structure can be anything on or about a
building or structure that may be a danger to members of the
public
This includes:
- loose or falling roof tiles
- walls or fences that are in danger of collapse
- unstable chimneys
- larger buildings that become unstable
Where there is imminent danger, the local authority may take
immediate steps to remove the danger.
If a building is derelict and seriously detrimental to the
amenities of the neighbourhood, powers are available to require the
owner to refurbish or demolish the premises.
The majority of routine work on dangerous and derelict buildings
derives from day to day reports and complaints from the general
public. Other sources include reports direct from Councillors, the
Police, Fire Service and other City Council departments.
A building that is reported as dangerous will be inspected the
same day or within an hour if it is an emergency, by a surveyor on
duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Depending on how serious it
is the surveyor may deal with it in a number of different ways,
i.e. take immediate action to make the building safe for the
protection of public safety, this may involve closing roads or
undertaking urgent demolition works. Alternatively, if it is not so
serious the Council may apply to the Magistrates' Court for an
order requiring the owner to make the building safe.
Important Notice
If you wish to report a dangerous building or structure, please
telephone 01446 704638 during office hours. Outside normal
office hours, a dangerous building or structure that presents a
serious and immediate threat to public safety should be reported to
the police by dialling 999.
Further Information is available on the
LABC website.
Contact
Tel: (01446) 704689
Email: buildingcontrol@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk