What happened on the 1st March 2014?
On the 1st March 2014, new regulations (S.I. 9 of 2014) relating to the commencement and certification of construction works came into effect. For certain building works, the new regulations require that certificates of compliance and other documents must be submitted with the Commencement Notice. The additional requirements also include:
- the nomination of a competent ‘Assigned Certifier’ to inspect and certify the works,
- the assignment of a competent builder to carry out the works,
- the submission of certificates of compliance on completion.