Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 November 2012
138. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update in respect of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48917/12]
View answerFollowing an extensive public consultation process undertaken earlier this year, I am now in the process of finalising the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012 for signature into law. The new regulations will provide, among other things, for the introduction of mandatory certificates of compliance by builders and designers of buildings confirming that the statutory requirements of the Building Regulations have been met in relation to the building concerned. Drawings and particulars demonstrating compliance must also be submitted to the local building control authority. In addition a building owner will be required to assign a registered professional to inspect the work during construction and also to certify that the completed building is in compliance with the requirements of the Building Regulations. I believe that the measures outlined above are key steps necessary to strengthen the building control system and will be capable of delivering a stronger level of compliance with the requirements of the Building Regulations and a better quality of homes and buildings.
