Building Control

Opening hours

The Building Control public reception at Cecil Ward Building is open:

• Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm
• Friday from 9am to 4.30pm
• Opening hours may vary on public and bank holidays. Visit our holiday arrangements for holiday opening hours. 

You can also call us on 028 9027 0650 between these times.

Building control inspections

You must give us 24 hours' notice when requesting an inspection. If we cannot facilitate the inspection you will be advised of the next available date. 

To request an inspection, or notify us of inspection stages, call 028 9027 0650

• For general enquiries, email buildingcontrol@belfastcity.gov.uk

We aim to respond to general enquiries within two working days, for more complex enquiries we may need up to five working days. 

• For technical helpline enquiries, email buildingcontroltechnicalenquiry@belfastcity.gov.uk

A building control surveyor will contact you within 24 hours. You can also call us on 028 9027 0650.