Working with the Assigned Certifier – Contractors experience

The core element of the

• Building Control (Amendment) Regulations has not changed

Technical Guidance Documents

• Are the core of BC(A)R

• They have been with us and guiding us for a number of years

• All Site Management must have a working knowledge and have access to copies on site

• Ensure up to date versions are available.

Technical Guidance Documents

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS.

S.I. No. 9 of 2014

BUILDING CONTROL (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2014

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS.

S.I. No. 365 of 2015

BUILDING CONTROL (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) REGULATIONS 2015

Code of Practice Building Control Regulations 2014

• An important document to read• Need to be amended to reflect the opt out clause for

one of houses.

• STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. S.I. No. 365 of 2015

• Supervisory Role

• Contractors Site Management• Contractor obliged to take all reasonable steps to ensure that all works carried out are

certified in accordance with the Regulations

• Inspection Role

• Design Team (+ Assigned Certifier)

• Architect

• Structural/Civil Engineer

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

• Specialist Design

• Inspection Role

• Assigned Certifier (no Design role)• Not a supervisory role to builder

• Inspections• Designated Building Control Officer

• Quality Control

• Photographs• Photographic survey carried out for each project every 3-4 weeks more

often if required by the Assigned certifier or Design Team for the duration of a construction project. This forms part of our inspection process. These surveys are also included as part of the End of Project Safety File.

• Control Sheet• This is a format which also aids in the deliver of BC(A)R and the End of

Project Safety File

Construction Product RegisterBuilding Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB)

NSAI CertificationCE Mark (IS, EN, hEN, SR, BS, Agrément Certs (IAB).Declaration of Performance EC Declaration of ConformityInstallation Certificate (where required)ETA European Technical ApprovalCertifications (NB for those involved in ‘Life Safety Systems’ i.e. Fire proofing certs etc.).GuaranteesMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Product Data Sheets (PDS)As built/installed drawing

CIF Ancillary Certificate to be completed by Sub-Contractors

Completion Certificate part A

• The Builder and the Assigned Certifier sign the Certificate of Compliance on Completion.

• Supported by Ancillary Certificates from other members of the Design Team and certificates from specialist sub-contractors

• Plus CIF Ancillary Certificates from Sub-Contractors• This should only be signed by the relevant Sub-Contractor when their

works are complete.• Assigned Certifier will indicate the procedure regarding their

communication with the Local Authority regarding the 21 days

Ancillary Certificates are compiled with other test certificates including those from the Mechanical and Electrical Sub-Contractors.

Forwarded to the Design Team for inclusion as part of their submission to the relevant Building Control Office so as the

‘Particulars of Certification of Compliance’

can be registered on the

‘Statutory Notice of Entry’

on the Building Control Management System (BCMS)

2. I confirm that I am the Builder assigned by the owner to construct, supervise and certify the building or works.

3. I certify, having exercised reasonable skill, care and diligence, that the building or works as completed has been constructed in accordance with the plans, calculations, specifications, 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 building or works, together with such further plans, calculations, specifications, ancillary certificates and particulars, if any, as have been subsequently issued to me and 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 Buildings and 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 or works concerned.

Completion Certificate part ACertificate signed by Builder

• BC(A)R can also deliver the End of Project Safety File• CE Mark (IS, EN, hEN, SR, BS, Agrément Certs (IAB)

• Declaration of Performance

• EC Declaration of Conformity

End of Project Safety File can be formatted in a number of ways

depending on Client requirements. Hard Copy (Lever Arch Folder)

Soft Copy (DVD/CD Disc)

Drop Box

Digital transfer to an online data management company i.e. Zutec