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S.I. No. 80/2013 - Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2013

Type Statutory Instrument
Publication 2013-03-15
Last updated 2014-01-21
State Repealed superseded text
Text As published
Source Irish Statute Book
articles 13

This is the act as published. Later amendments are not folded into the text below: each one is a separate act in this repository and an entry in this law's history.

1 amending act · 2014-01-21, S.I. No. 9/2014 - Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014

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Design Certificate Design Certificate Design Certificate
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (DESIGN) FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (DESIGN) FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (DESIGN)
Building Control Authority __ OFFICIAL USEData Received __Register Ref. __Entered on __Enterered by __
1. This certificate relates to the following building works: 1. This certificate relates to the following building works: 1. This certificate relates to the following building works:
.............. .............. ..............
.............. .............. ..............
2. This certificate has been prepared in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Inspection and Certification of Building Works [as published by the Minister under section 3 (7) of the Building Control Act 1990 ] or equivalent. 2. This certificate has been prepared in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Inspection and Certification of Building Works [as published by the Minister under section 3 (7) of the Building Control Act 1990 ] or equivalent. 2. This certificate has been prepared in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Inspection and Certification of Building Works [as published by the Minister under section 3 (7) of the Building Control Act 1990 ] or equivalent.
3. I confirm that I have been commissioned by the building owner to design, in conjunction with others, the works described above and to certify such design. I further confirm that I am a person named on a register maintained pursuant to Part 3 or Part 5 of the Building Control Act 2007 or Section 7 of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1969 and that I am competent to carry out my design and to coordinate the design of others for the works concerned. 3. I confirm that I have been commissioned by the building owner to design, in conjunction with others, the works described above and to certify such design. I further confirm that I am a person named on a register maintained pursuant to Part 3 or Part 5 of the Building Control Act 2007 or Section 7 of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1969 and that I am competent to carry out my design and to coordinate the design of others for the works concerned. 3. I confirm that I have been commissioned by the building owner to design, in conjunction with others, the works described above and to certify such design. I further confirm that I am a person named on a register maintained pursuant to Part 3 or Part 5 of the Building Control Act 2007 or Section 7 of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1969 and that I am competent to carry out my design and to coordinate the design of others for the works concerned.
4. I confirm that the plans, calculations, specifications, ancillary certificates and particulars included in the schedule to the 7 Day Notice to which this certificate is relevant and which have been prepared exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence by me, and prepared by other members of the owner’s design team and specialist designers whose design activities I have coordinated, have been prepared to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 4. I confirm that the plans, calculations, specifications, ancillary certificates and particulars included in the schedule to the 7 Day Notice to which this certificate is relevant and which have been prepared exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence by me, and prepared by other members of the owner’s design team and specialist designers whose design activities I have coordinated, have been prepared to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 4. I confirm that the plans, calculations, specifications, ancillary certificates and particulars included in the schedule to the 7 Day Notice to which this certificate is relevant and which have been prepared exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence by me, and prepared by other members of the owner’s design team and specialist designers whose design activities I have coordinated, have been prepared to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned.
5. I certify that, having regard to the plans, calculations, specifications, ancillary certificates and particulars referred to at 4 above, the proposed design for the works or building is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 5. I certify that, having regard to the plans, calculations, specifications, ancillary certificates and particulars referred to at 4 above, the proposed design for the works or building is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 5. I certify that, having regard to the plans, calculations, specifications, ancillary certificates and particulars referred to at 4 above, the proposed design for the works or building is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned.
Signature .............. Date: ...................................... Signature .............. Date: ...................................... Signature .............. Date: ......................................
Person’s Name: .............. Registration No.: .................................. Person’s Name: .............. Registration No.: .................................. Person’s Name: .............. Registration No.: ..................................
On behalf of: .............. (company name where relevant) On behalf of: .............. (company name where relevant) On behalf of: .............. (company name where relevant)
Address: .............. Address: .............. Address: ..............
............... ............... ...............
Tel: ..................................... Fax: ................................. Email: .............. Tel: ..................................... Fax: ................................. Email: .............. Tel: ..................................... Fax: ................................. Email: ..............

(Article 20A)
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF PERSON TO INSPECT AND CERTIFY WORKS (ASSIGNED CERTIFIER) NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF PERSON TO INSPECT AND CERTIFY WORKS (ASSIGNED CERTIFIER) NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF PERSON TO INSPECT AND CERTIFY WORKS (ASSIGNED CERTIFIER)
Building Control Authority __ OFFICIAL USEData Received __Register Ref. __Entered on __Enterered by __
1. This notice of assignment relates to the following building works: 1. This notice of assignment relates to the following building works: 1. This notice of assignment relates to the following building works:
.............. .............. ..............
.............. .............. ..............
2. As the building owner, I have assigned the following person as Assigned Certifier, being a person named on a register maintained pursuant to Part 3 or Part 5 of the Building Control Act 2007 or Section 7 of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1969 . I am satisfied having regard to the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works that the person so assigned is competent to inspect the works and to coordinate the inspection work undertaken by others, and to certify the works for compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 2. As the building owner, I have assigned the following person as Assigned Certifier, being a person named on a register maintained pursuant to Part 3 or Part 5 of the Building Control Act 2007 or Section 7 of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1969 . I am satisfied having regard to the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works that the person so assigned is competent to inspect the works and to coordinate the inspection work undertaken by others, and to certify the works for compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 2. As the building owner, I have assigned the following person as Assigned Certifier, being a person named on a register maintained pursuant to Part 3 or Part 5 of the Building Control Act 2007 or Section 7 of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1969 . I am satisfied having regard to the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works that the person so assigned is competent to inspect the works and to coordinate the inspection work undertaken by others, and to certify the works for compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned.
Name: .............. Name: .............. Name: ..............
Qualification(s): .............. Registration No.: .............. Qualification(s): .............. Registration No.: .............. Qualification(s): .............. Registration No.: ..............
Address: .............. Address: .............. Address: ..............
.............. .............. ..............
Tel: ................................. Fax: ................................Email: .............. Tel: ................................. Fax: ................................Email: .............. Tel: ................................. Fax: ................................Email: ..............
3. Any requests under the Building Control Act 1990 for plans, documents, specifications and other information, as may be necessary to show that the building or works, if built in accordance with the design proposed, will comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations, may be directed to the person so assigned. 3. Any requests under the Building Control Act 1990 for plans, documents, specifications and other information, as may be necessary to show that the building or works, if built in accordance with the design proposed, will comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations, may be directed to the person so assigned. 3. Any requests under the Building Control Act 1990 for plans, documents, specifications and other information, as may be necessary to show that the building or works, if built in accordance with the design proposed, will comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations, may be directed to the person so assigned.
4. I undertake to notify the Building Control Authority in writing of any change in the person assigned to inspect and certify the works as notified herein. 4. I undertake to notify the Building Control Authority in writing of any change in the person assigned to inspect and certify the works as notified herein. 4. I undertake to notify the Building Control Authority in writing of any change in the person assigned to inspect and certify the works as notified herein.
Building Owner’s Signature: .............. Date: ............................................... Building Owner’s Signature: .............. Date: ............................................... Building Owner’s Signature: .............. Date: ...............................................

(Article 20A)
UNDERTAKING BY ASSIGNED CERTIFIER UNDERTAKING BY ASSIGNED CERTIFIER UNDERTAKING BY ASSIGNED CERTIFIER
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (UNDERTAKING BY ASSIGNED CERTIFIER) FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (UNDERTAKING BY ASSIGNED CERTIFIER) FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (UNDERTAKING BY ASSIGNED CERTIFIER)
Building Control Authority __ OFFICIAL USEData Received __Register Ref. __Entered on __Enterered by __
1. This certificate relates to the following building works: 1. This certificate relates to the following building works: 1. This certificate relates to the following building works:
.............. .............. ..............
.............. .............. ..............
2. In accordance with the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works, or equivalent, I undertake to use reasonable skill, care and diligence, to inspect the works and to coordinate the work of others and to certify, following the implementation of the inspection plan by myself and others, for compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the works or building to which the accompanying Commencement Notice together with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars listed in the schedule thereto refer. 2. In accordance with the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works, or equivalent, I undertake to use reasonable skill, care and diligence, to inspect the works and to coordinate the work of others and to certify, following the implementation of the inspection plan by myself and others, for compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the works or building to which the accompanying Commencement Notice together with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars listed in the schedule thereto refer. 2. In accordance with the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works, or equivalent, I undertake to use reasonable skill, care and diligence, to inspect the works and to coordinate the work of others and to certify, following the implementation of the inspection plan by myself and others, for compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the works or building to which the accompanying Commencement Notice together with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars listed in the schedule thereto refer.
Signature .............. Date: ...................................... Signature .............. Date: ...................................... Signature .............. Date: ......................................
Person’s Name: .............. Registration No.: .................................. Person’s Name: .............. Registration No.: .................................. Person’s Name: .............. Registration No.: ..................................
On behalf of: .............. (company name where relevant) On behalf of: .............. (company name where relevant) On behalf of: .............. (company name where relevant)
Address: .............. Address: .............. Address: ..............
.............. .............. ..............
Tel: ..................................... Fax: ................................ Email: .............. Tel: ..................................... Fax: ................................ Email: .............. Tel: ..................................... Fax: ................................ Email: ..............

(Article 20A)
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF BUILDER NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF BUILDER NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF BUILDER
Building Control Authority __ OFFICIAL USEData Received __Register Ref. __Entered on __Enterered by __
1. This notice of assignment relates to the following building works: 1. This notice of assignment relates to the following building works: 1. This notice of assignment relates to the following building works:
.............. .............. ..............
.............. .............. ..............
2. As the building owner, I have assigned the following person as Builder of the works and I am satisfied that they are competent to undertake the works so assigned on my behalf. 2. As the building owner, I have assigned the following person as Builder of the works and I am satisfied that they are competent to undertake the works so assigned on my behalf. 2. As the building owner, I have assigned the following person as Builder of the works and I am satisfied that they are competent to undertake the works so assigned on my behalf.
Builder’s Name: .............. Builder’s Name: .............. Builder’s Name: ..............
Address: .............. Address: .............. Address: ..............
.............. .............. ..............
Tel: ................................... Fax: .......................... Email:.............. Tel: ................................... Fax: .......................... Email:.............. Tel: ................................... Fax: .......................... Email:..............
3. I undertake to notify the Building Control Authority in writing of any change in the person assigned as builder of the works as notified herein. 3. I undertake to notify the Building Control Authority in writing of any change in the person assigned as builder of the works as notified herein. 3. I undertake to notify the Building Control Authority in writing of any change in the person assigned as builder of the works as notified herein.
Building Owner’s Signature: .............. Date: ............................................... Building Owner’s Signature: .............. Date: ............................................... Building Owner’s Signature: .............. Date: ...............................................

(Article 20A)
UNDERTAKING BY BUILDER UNDERTAKING BY BUILDER UNDERTAKING BY BUILDER
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (UNDERTAKING BY BUILDER) FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (UNDERTAKING BY BUILDER) FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (UNDERTAKING BY BUILDER)
Building Control Authority __ OFFICIAL USEData Received __Register Ref. __Entered on __Enterered by __
1. This certificate relates to the following building works: 1. This certificate relates to the following building works: 1. This certificate relates to the following building works:
.............. .............. ..............
.............. .............. ..............
2. I confirm that I have been commissioned by the building owner to undertake the works described above and that I am competent to undertake the works concerned. I further undertake to ensure that any persons employed or engaged by me to undertake any of the works involved will be competent to undertake such works. 2. I confirm that I have been commissioned by the building owner to undertake the works described above and that I am competent to undertake the works concerned. I further undertake to ensure that any persons employed or engaged by me to undertake any of the works involved will be competent to undertake such works. 2. I confirm that I have been commissioned by the building owner to undertake the works described above and that I am competent to undertake the works concerned. I further undertake to ensure that any persons employed or engaged by me to undertake any of the works involved will be competent to undertake such works.
3. I undertake to construct the building works in accordance with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as listed in the schedule to the 7 Day Notice to which this undertaking refers and certified under the Form of Certificate of Compliance (Design) or as subsequently certified and submitted to the Building Control Authority and such other documents relevant to compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations as shall be retained by me as outlined in the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works. 3. I undertake to construct the building works in accordance with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as listed in the schedule to the 7 Day Notice to which this undertaking refers and certified under the Form of Certificate of Compliance (Design) or as subsequently certified and submitted to the Building Control Authority and such other documents relevant to compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations as shall be retained by me as outlined in the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works. 3. I undertake to construct the building works in accordance with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as listed in the schedule to the 7 Day Notice to which this undertaking refers and certified under the Form of Certificate of Compliance (Design) or as subsequently certified and submitted to the Building Control Authority and such other documents relevant to compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations as shall be retained by me as outlined in the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works.
4. Having regard to the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works or equivalent, I further undertake to cooperate with the inspections set out in the inspection plan prepared by the Assigned Certifier and to take all reasonable steps so as to ensure that I shall certify that the works or building is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 4. Having regard to the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works or equivalent, I further undertake to cooperate with the inspections set out in the inspection plan prepared by the Assigned Certifier and to take all reasonable steps so as to ensure that I shall certify that the works or building is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 4. Having regard to the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works or equivalent, I further undertake to cooperate with the inspections set out in the inspection plan prepared by the Assigned Certifier and to take all reasonable steps so as to ensure that I shall certify that the works or building is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned.
Signature: .............. Date: ......................................... Signature: .............. Date: ......................................... Signature: .............. Date: .........................................
(where the signatory is an employee) On behalf of .............. (where the signatory is an employee) On behalf of .............. (where the signatory is an employee) On behalf of ..............
Name: .............. Name: .............. Name: ..............
Address: .............. Address: .............. Address: ..............
.............. .............. ..............
Tel: .......................................Fax: .................................... Email: .............. Tel: .......................................Fax: .................................... Email: .............. Tel: .......................................Fax: .................................... Email: ..............
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Insertion of Fifth Schedule to the Principal Regulations

13.

The following is inserted as a new schedule to follow immediately after the Fourth Schedule:-

“FIFTH SCHEDULE

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ON COMPLETION

(Article 20F)
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ON COMPLETION(COMPLETION CERTIFICATE) CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ON COMPLETION(COMPLETION CERTIFICATE) CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ON COMPLETION(COMPLETION CERTIFICATE)
Building Control Authority __ OFFICIAL USEData Received __Register Ref. __Entered on __Enterered by __
1. This certificate relates to Commencement Notice/7 Day Notice reference No. ......... in respect of the following works: 1. This certificate relates to Commencement Notice/7 Day Notice reference No. ......... in respect of the following works: 1. This certificate relates to Commencement Notice/7 Day Notice reference No. ......... in respect of the following works:
.............. .............. ..............
Part A — Certificate signed by Builder Part A — Certificate signed by Builder Part A — Certificate signed by Builder
2. I confirm that I am the Builder assigned by the owner to construct, supervise and certify the works. 2. I confirm that I am the Builder assigned by the owner to construct, supervise and certify the works. 2. I confirm that I am the Builder assigned by the owner to construct, supervise and certify the works.
3. I certify that the works or building as completed has been constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as certified under the Form of Certificate of Compliance (Design) and listed in the schedule to the Commencement / 7 Day Notice relevant to the above works, together with such further plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars, if any, as have been subsequently certified and submitted to the Building Control Authority, and such other documents relevant to compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations as shall be retained by me as outlined in the Code of Practice for Certifying and Inspecting Building Works. 3. I certify that the works or building as completed has been constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as certified under the Form of Certificate of Compliance (Design) and listed in the schedule to the Commencement / 7 Day Notice relevant to the above works, together with such further plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars, if any, as have been subsequently certified and submitted to the Building Control Authority, and such other documents relevant to compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations as shall be retained by me as outlined in the Code of Practice for Certifying and Inspecting Building Works. 3. I certify that the works or building as completed has been constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as certified under the Form of Certificate of Compliance (Design) and listed in the schedule to the Commencement / 7 Day Notice relevant to the above works, together with such further plans, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars, if any, as have been subsequently certified and submitted to the Building Control Authority, and such other documents relevant to compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations as shall be retained by me as outlined in the Code of Practice for Certifying and Inspecting Building Works.
4. Reliant on the foregoing, I certify that the works are in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 4. Reliant on the foregoing, I certify that the works are in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 4. Reliant on the foregoing, I certify that the works are in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned.
Signature: .............. Date: ......................................... Signature: .............. Date: ......................................... Signature: .............. Date: .........................................
(to be signed by a Principal or Director of a Building Company only) (to be signed by a Principal or Director of a Building Company only) (to be signed by a Principal or Director of a Building Company only)
Name: .............. Name: .............. Name: ..............
Address: .............. Address: .............. Address: ..............
Tel: .................................. Fax: ............................... Email: .............. Tel: .................................. Fax: ............................... Email: .............. Tel: .................................. Fax: ............................... Email: ..............
Part B — Certificate signed by Assigned Certifier Part B — Certificate signed by Assigned Certifier Part B — Certificate signed by Assigned Certifier
5. I confirm that I am the Assigned Certifier assigned by the owner to inspect and certify the works concerned. 5. I confirm that I am the Assigned Certifier assigned by the owner to inspect and certify the works concerned. 5. I confirm that I am the Assigned Certifier assigned by the owner to inspect and certify the works concerned.
6. I now certify that the inspection plan drawn up in accordance with the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works, or equivalent, has been fulfilled by the undersigned and other individuals nominated therein having exercised reasonable skill, care and diligence and that the building or works is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule of the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 6. I now certify that the inspection plan drawn up in accordance with the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works, or equivalent, has been fulfilled by the undersigned and other individuals nominated therein having exercised reasonable skill, care and diligence and that the building or works is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule of the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned. 6. I now certify that the inspection plan drawn up in accordance with the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works, or equivalent, has been fulfilled by the undersigned and other individuals nominated therein having exercised reasonable skill, care and diligence and that the building or works is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule of the Building Regulations insofar as they apply to the building works concerned.
7. Drawings, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as required for the purposes of Part IIIC of the Building Control Regulations are included in the Annex (see attached). 7. Drawings, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as required for the purposes of Part IIIC of the Building Control Regulations are included in the Annex (see attached). 7. Drawings, specifications, calculations, ancillary certificates and particulars as required for the purposes of Part IIIC of the Building Control Regulations are included in the Annex (see attached).
Signature: .............. Date: .................................. Registration No.: ................ Signature: .............. Date: .................................. Registration No.: ................ Signature: .............. Date: .................................. Registration No.: ................
(where the signatory is an employee) On behalf of .............. (where the signatory is an employee) On behalf of .............. (where the signatory is an employee) On behalf of ..............
Name & Address: .............. Name & Address: .............. Name & Address: ..............
Tel: .................................... Fax: ................................. Email: .............. Tel: .................................... Fax: ................................. Email: .............. Tel: .................................... Fax: ................................. Email: ..............
ANNEX ANNEX ANNEX
Table of Drawings, Calculations, Specifications, Ancillary Certificates and Particulars used for the purpose of construction and demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations and showing, in particular how the completed building or works differ from the design submitted to the Building Control Authority prior to construction. Table of Drawings, Calculations, Specifications, Ancillary Certificates and Particulars used for the purpose of construction and demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations and showing, in particular how the completed building or works differ from the design submitted to the Building Control Authority prior to construction. Table of Drawings, Calculations, Specifications, Ancillary Certificates and Particulars used for the purpose of construction and demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations and showing, in particular how the completed building or works differ from the design submitted to the Building Control Authority prior to construction.
(Details of relevant drawings, etc. may be listed below and attached hereto) (Details of relevant drawings, etc. may be listed below and attached hereto) (Details of relevant drawings, etc. may be listed below and attached hereto)
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GIVEN under my Official Seal,

8 March 2013.

PHIL HOGAN,

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)

These Regulations strengthen the current arrangements in place for the control of building activity. Regulation 6 amends article 5 of the Principal Regulations to provide for a revised form of Commencement Notice which must be submitted to a building control authority prior to the commencement of construction works. The Commencement Notice must henceforth be signed by the owner of the works. Where the works involve the creation of a building (including a single dwelling unit), an extension greater than 40 square metres or require an application for a Fire Safety Certificate in accordance with Part III of the Building Control Regulations 1997 to 2013, the Commencement Notice and the appropriate fee must in addition be accompanied by the following:

Regulations 6 further amends article 5 of the Principal Regulations to oblige a building owner to notify the Building Control Authority of any changes of ownership of the works or of the persons assigned as Builder or as Assigned Certifier and to provide the appropriate notices of assignment and forms of undertaking in respect of the new assignees. Failure to attend to any of these obligations, as well as being an offence in itself, would delay or inhibit inclusion of details of the final certificate on the statutory register.

Regulation 8 amends article 20A(2) of the Principal Regulations to provide for a revised form of 7 Day Notice and otherwise changes the administrative arrangements that pertain to the 7 Day Notice process in line with those changes described above in relation to the Commencement Notice process.

Regulation 9 inserts a new Part IIIC to the Principal Regulations providing for Certificates of Compliance on Completion. A completion certificate must be sent to the Building Control Authority and included on the Statutory Register maintained under Part IV of the Principal Regulations before works or a building to which these regulations apply can be opened, occupied or used. The completion certificate must be signed by the Builder and the Assigned Certifier and must be accompanied by plans and documentation showing how the completed building complies with the requirements of the Building Regulations (pointing out in particular any differences to design documentation previously submitted to the Building Control Authority prior to construction) and by the Inspection Plan as implemented by the Assigned Certifier.

A Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Building Works will be published by the Minister for the purposes of providing guidance with respect to inspecting and certifying work for compliance with the Building Regulations. Compliance with this Code of Practice shall, prima facie, indicate compliance with the relevant requirements of these regulations.

Drawings and particulars relevant to works or a building included on the statutory register will be accessible to any person who subsequently acquires an interest in the building concerned.

Failure to comply with the requirements of the Building Control Regulations 1997 to 2013 shall be an offence to which section 17 (2) of the Building Control Act 1990 refers.

The Regulations come into effect on and from 1 March 2014.

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