Dangerous structures and demolition
Carlisle City Council operates a 24 hour service to deal with dangerous structures.
A dangerous structure is one where a building or other structure, or part thereof, is in danger of imminent collapse.
If you think a structure might be dangerous, please ring one of the following numbers:
Daytime: 01228 817184
Out of office hours: (Emergencies Only) 999.
Only use 999 if there is:
- serious risk of injury;
- risk of serious damage to property.
Derelict properties safety
If a derelict building is required to be secured against unauthorised access please contact Environmental Health on 01228 817200.
Demolition
Anyone who wishes to demolish a structure should make an application under section 80 of the Building Act 1984 to the Building Control department. The Act requires the person to notify the Building Control department of their intentions six weeks prior to starting the work. Section 81 and 82 of the Act requires Building Control to respond with a schedule of requirements on how the work is to be undertaken. This is to prevent any danger to the public during the demolition.
You are advised to seek professional help from a surveyor or demolition contractor in order to carry out an assessment of the structure to be demolished and ensure that the methodology for it demolition is safe.
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