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IBCI

Building Control

Conference2019

The Lyrath Estate, Paulstown Road, Kilkenny

27th March 2019

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Douglas Ritchie BSc Building Surveying, Registered Building Surveyor, MCIOB

Building Control ManagerHomeBond Building Control Ltd

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Topic

Assigned Certifier Duties Outside BCAR / Administration Process

Recurring Site Issues A-M

Robust Details - Fire Stopping the Party wall

Robust Details – Solar Panel Installation

Site Issues remediated after intervention by Assigned Certifiers- Case study

Assigned Certifier – Certificate of Compliance on Completion

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Assigned Certifier Duties Outside BCAR

1. Owner must appoint AC - Contract2. Contractor Tender Documents3. Conveyance Requirements4. Colleterial Warranties5. Bank Monitor Requirement – Interim

Certificate6. PI Insurance7. LDI Insurance

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Administration Process

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###### xxxx - xxxxxx - Elemental Design Matrix

Ref. Description

Applies to Project

Element Design Certificate Received

Design Responsibility (Enter Company Details)

Y/N/P Y/N/Na

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A1 Loading Y Foundations Y XXX

A2 Ground movement Y Rising Walls Y XXX

A3 Disproportionate Collapse Y Ground Floor Slab Y XXX

Timber Frame Walls Y XXX

Timber Frame Intermediate Floors Y XXX

Timber Frame Roof Structure Y XXX

External Leaf Blockwork Y XXX

Apartment Structure not confirmed Y XXX

B Part B – Fire Safety

B1 Apt Means of Escape Y Fire Certificate Apartments Y XXX

B2 Apt Internal Fire Spread - Structure Y (included under the FC) Y XXX

B3 Apt Internal Fire Spread - Linings Y (included under the FC) Y XXX

B4 Apt External Fire Spread Y (included under the FC) Y XXX

B5 Apt Access and Facilities for the fire services Y (included under the FC) Y XXX

B6 Ho Means of warning and escape in case of fire. Y Fire Alarm & Detection - Electrical Installations

Y XXX

Doors and Windows XXX

B7 Ho Internal fire spread (linings). Y Plasterboard Linings XXX

Fire Doors XXX

Fire Performance elements XXX

B8 Ho Internal fire spread (structure). Y Performance of elements XXX

B9 Ho External fire spread Y Building Separation

Performance of elements

Roof Finishes

B10 Ho Access and facilities for the fire service. Y Hydrants

Y Road Access/ bearing/ turning

B11 Ho Definitions for this Part.

Administration Process – Design Review

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Administration Process – Document Control

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Developer

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Conformation of the use of proper materials

Architect(Ad,Ai,Ac)Mechanical & Electrical(Ed,Ei,Ec)Fire Consultant(Ed,Ei<Ec)Windows & Doors(Sd,Si,Sc)Easi Joists & Trusses(Sd)BalconysFasthouse Timber Frame

Supporting Documentation Compliance with Parts A-M

Site

List of Documents Received

List of all Subcontractor DetailsCopies of Test Reports for Contrete SamplesBER Cert & ReportAncillary Certificates

Structural Engineer(Ed, Ei,Ec)

-Houses Nos

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Administration Process – Ancillary Certification

Element Design/ Inspect & Certify Design + Install Install Test & Commission

Ad/Ed/Sd/Bsd Ac/Ec/Sc/Bsc/Cs/Css Cs/Css Ac/Ec/Sc/Bsc Ac/Ec/Sc/Bsc Ai/Ei/Si/Bsi (Refer to Testing Table Below) Ai/Ei/Si/Bsi Ad/Ed/Sd/Bsd

Foundations / Rising Basements / Podium slabs Consulting Engineer Specialist Foundations

Ground Works / Formwork Contractors

Concrete testing as per structural engineer

Architects SR21 stone tests

Superstructure Manufacturer / Supplier Manufacture / Supply Contractor Consulting Engineers

Structural Steel M&E Consultant Manufacturer /Supplier Contractor Consulting Engineer Manufacturer / Supplier Architects

Precast Concrete Consulting Engineer Manufacturer /Supplier Contractor Manufacturer / Supplier Architects

Roof Finishes Architects Manufacturer /Supplier Roofing Contractor Manufacturer / Supplier M&E Consultant Consulting Engineer

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Recurring Site Issues - A

SR 325 – Lintels over Opes

Set Out – Wall not centred

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Recurring Site Issues - B

Protection – Penetrations >40mm

Separation – Cavity Barrier

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Recurring Site Issues - C

Penetrations – Sealing around pipes

Membrane – Sealing

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Recurring Site Issues - D

Materials – Correct Documents

CE Marking – Notified Bodies

Notified Bodies

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Recurring Site Issues - E

Separation – Cavity Barriers

Testing? – Standards Details

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Recurring Site Issues - F

Natural – Vent Size?

Roof Ventilation – Materials

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Recurring Site Issues - G

Insulation – Freezing

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Recurring Site Issues - H

Maintenance – Access

Commissioning – Testing/ Materials

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Recurring Site Issues - J

Chimney – Flue Construction

Carbon Detectors – Location

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Recurring Site Issues - K

Handrail – Correct High

Guarding – Restrictors

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Recurring Site Issues - L

Zones – Thermostat Location

ACD – Correct Details

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Recurring Site Issues - M

Toilet – Minimum Area

Access – Gradient

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Robust Details – Party wall Fire Stopping

Tgd B 2017

IS 440

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Blockwork / Soffit Board

Infill material correctly compressed

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Close cavity at roof level

Vertical Separation in Cavity

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Fire Stopping Between Battens

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Robust Details – Solar Panel Installation

Certified System

Site Specific Design

Suitable Bracket

25Bracket Support Design

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Flashing

Tgd B Requirements

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Site Issues Remediated – Case Study 1

Roof Truss Drilled vertically

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Site Issues Remediated – Case Study 2

Metal Web Joist Drilled vertically

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1. Issue Identified2. Site Procedure Review3. Design Remedial Works4. Remediate on Site5. Inspection of Remedial Works6. Certification of Remedial Works7. Update the Actual Inspection Plan8. Revise the Inspection Notification Framework9. Update Site Procedures10. Ongoing Monitoring

Site Issues Remediated – Summary

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionDocumentation

Documentation

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Testing – Sound / BER / AirtightnessPart L Compliance Report

Certificate of Compliance on CompletionDocumentation

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Commissioning – Mechanical / ElectricalET101 & Fire Detection/ Alarm

Certificate of Compliance on CompletionDocumentation

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Use of Proper Materials3rd Party Certification / DoP / Fire tests to EN

Certificate of Compliance on CompletionDocumentation

34As Built Drawings – Show Compliance

Certificate of Compliance on CompletionDocumentation

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionBCMS Administration

Inspection Plan as Implemented

Signed Bcar Documents

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion

Mains Power – Required to Commission

Escape Windies – Hinges/locks/restrictors/size

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion

Radon Sump – No Access

Toilet – Part M Not Fitted

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion

Part L – Attic Insulation

Escape – Main Door Thumb Turn

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion

Fire Alarm – Installation

Fire Doors – Commissioning

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion

Guarding – 800mm min

Labels – Valves/ Isolators

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion

Pipework – Insulation

Thermostats – Location

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion

Stairs – Handrail/Nosings

Fire – Access/Hydrant

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion

Ventilation – Extract Not Fitted

Kitchen – Sink Not Fitted

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion – Check List

a) Approach & Accessb) Finished G.L versus FFLc) Soffit ventsd) Radon sump vent identificatione) Surface & Foul Drainage e.g.• rainwater goods• soil vent pipes• gulley traps• waste water treatment system (if any)f) Fuel storage e.g.• Location• distance from dwelling/burner/ boundary• fire protectiong) Background vents & extraction fansh) Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (if any)

i) Windows & doors e.g.• opening sizes/ readily open able• restrictors• guarding• safety glazing• letter plate heightj) Floor to ceiling heightk) Circulation• Effective door width• Corridor widthl) Stairs e.g.• bulk head height/ stair width• riser/tread dimensions• handrail height/ guarding

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Certificate of Compliance on CompletionSite Completion – Check List

m) Roof insulation (incl. tank insulation)n) Fire requirements e.g.• smoke alarms (mains connected)• fire stopping at top of cavity wallo) Carbon monoxide alarms (if applicable)p) WC e.g.• Visitable• dual flush toiletq) Water supply e.g.• direct to sink incl. stop valve• water storage capacity• insulation of pipework

r) Renewabless) Heating system e.g.• zone controls• pipe work insulation where applicable, etc.• Primary heating appliancee.g.• Efficiency• air supply• condensate drainu) Secondary heating systeme.g.• Efficiency• air supply• notice plate for hearths& flues

Thank You

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Douglas Ritchie BSc Building Surveying, Registered Building Surveyor, MCIOB

Building Control ManagerHomeBond Building Control Ltd