Are there any penalties for contravening the Building Regulations?
Yes. Contravention of the Building Regulations by building without making an application to the local authority (or Approved Inspector), or by carrying out work that does not comply, may lead to a criminal conviction and a fine. Both the owner and the builder have a responsibility to make sure a Building Regulation application is made before work starts and that notification of the various stages of work is given to Building Control.
