Fergus O'Dowd
Ceist:
1184. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a company (details supplied) has undertaken work within his Department's remit to build or renovate projects over the past ten years; if so, the project name and location; the year in which it was built; if building fire safety inspections have been carried out on the projects since construction; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45203/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra
The data requested is currently being compiled and will be provided to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
Following consultation with all 31 local authorities, there has been one permanent build housing contract completed by this company over the past ten years. The project, which was progressed by Dublin City Council (DCC) and completed in mid-2016, involved the construction of 22 new social houses in Poppintree, Ballymun.
The project came under the terms of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (BC(A)R) and was therefore subject to statutory certification requirements.
DCC advise that they employ a strict monitoring regime for their developments and since the introduction of BC(A)R, this includes the engagement of external Assigned Certifiers in addition to in-house architectural, engineering and inspection staff, to ensure the build quality of developments under their control. Inspections are carried out both on site and in the manufacturing facility, as in this particular case, which involved timber-framed units. Full Compliance Certification by the Design and Assigned certifiers is required on completion of the project, with confirmation of compliance from the Building Control Department of the Council. On that basis, DCC have advised that no further inspections are planned.
