The Building Control Regulations are again government policy on how to promote compliance with the Building Regulations. The have powers which of inspection and enforcement. A key aspect of the Building Control Regulations is Commencement Notice of works and Fire Safety Certificates.
The BUILDING CONTROL (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2013 is due to come into effect on 01 March 2014. The key amendments are:
(1) A commencement notice shall be –
- (a) in the form set out for that purpose in the Second Schedule, and
- (b) subject to sub-paragraph (2), accompanied by –
- (i) such plans, calculations, specifications and particulars as are necessary to demonstrate how the proposed works or building will comply with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations relevant to the works or building concerned,
- (ii) a Certificate of Compliance (Design) in the form set out for that purpose in the Second Schedule,
- (iii) a Notice of Assignment of Person to Inspect and Certify Works (Assigned Certifier) in the form set out for that purpose in the Second Schedule,
- (iv) a Certificate of Compliance (Undertaking by Assigned Certifier) in the form set out for that purpose in the Second Schedule,
- (v) a Notice of Assignment of Builder in the form set out for that purpose in the Second Schedule, and
- (vi) a Certificate of Compliance (Undertaking by Builder) in the form set out for that purpose in the Second Schedule, and
- (c) accompanied by such fee as is required under Part V.
(2) The requirements of sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall apply to the following works and buildings:-
- (a) the design and construction of a new dwelling,
- (b) an extension to a dwelling involving a total floor area greater than 40 square metres,
- (c) works to which Part III applies (ie: Fire Safety Certificate)
Additional information on Building Control Regulations is available at: http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentHousing/BuildingStandards/.
