Dangerous Structures
Our Building Control team will assess the danger and respond
accordingly to any report of a suspected dangerous structure.
They will visit the site, assess the need for urgent action and
make the necessary arrangements to have the risk removed or the
site made safe.
What is a Dangerous Structure?
Potential danger can develop from neglected garden walls,
fences, loose roof tiles and similar cladding, fire damaged
buildings, vehicle impact on buildings, unstable chimneys and
numerous other hazards.
Who to Contact?
You can contact us to report a dangerous structure by using our
online e-form (see related links below), fax, letter or in person
at our offices. You can also can also call our customer services t:
01702 318191 to report a dangerous structure by telephone during
normal office hours
Accidents that result in the requirement for an inspection to
check on a possible dangerous structure often occur outside normal
office hours. If that is the case, please call our main telephone
number (01702 318191) and you will be connected to our emergency
call centre.
Information to be provided:
- Address of the danger
- Precise description of what you consider to be dangerous and
it's location on the site.
- Any information known about the site ownership or access
details that might help the Building Control Officer in dealing
with the complaint.
- Your name and contact number so that we can advise you of the
action taken (optional).
Out of Hours Emergencies
Please telephone 01268 527317 to report a dangerous structure
out of hours with the information highlighted above and this will
be passed to the relevant member of staff to respond to the
emergency.