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When do I need a Building Warrant?

Work types that DO require a building warrant
Types of work DO need to comply with the building regulations and DO require a building warrant. It is these types of work to which this customer process guide relates to, as the applicant for a building warrant then becomes a customer of the building standards system.

Construction work, a conversion or demolition cannot begin before the building warrant has been granted. You should be able to obtain the appropriate application form from your local authority building standards service website. The building owner should ensure that all work requiring a building warrant is undertaken by a qualified and experienced building professional, ideally registered with a reputable trade or professional body. If in doubt, seek advice from your local authority building standards service. If you have appointed an agent to act on your behalf they will also be able to advise you.

A building warrant is required for the erection, conversion, alteration or extension of a building and is also necessary for the demolition of a property. A building warrant will normally be required for works such as:

- Building a new home;

- Extending your home;

- Building or removing load bearing walls;

- Altering roofs, external walls or other structural elements;

- Converting a loft or garage into a room;

- Demolishing a building.

You can find further information about work that requires a building warrant from the building regulations:

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You can find information on the technical standards:

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Note: The building regulations and technical standards are those in force at the time you apply for a building warrant. The building warrant is valid for three years from the date of granting and your work should be completed before it expires.

How to contact your local authority building standards service
You can find contact details of your own local authority building standards service via the Building Standards Division website:

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