Dangerous Buildings - Emergencies

The Building Standards Section has a major role to play in ensuring public safety relative to Dangerous Buildings.

We will take any necessary action to make safe any buildings or part of a building which has become dangerous. The operation may be carried out by the owners/local authority; where the operations are carried out by the local authority, the costs incurred will be recovered from the owners.

A 24 hour emergency response service is provided.

Advice can be provided on the following topics :-

  • Securing of a building against entry
  • Removal of parts of the building which are dangerous
  • Demolition of the building entirely
  • Erection of temporary hoardings

Contact Details

  • During office hours - use the contact us box  at thr right for local office telephone numbers.
  • Outwith office hours - contact your local Police office.