A Building Control Resource Survey was carried out in 2015 which concluded that there were 332 persons (177.35 full-time equivalent), engaged in Building Control activities nationally, comprising:
- 37 Technicians, Building Inspectors and Clerks of Works;
- 111 Administrative Staff; and
- 184 Professional Engineers, Building Surveyors and Fire Officers.
Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible.