Building regs in Ireland and the TGD’s

[OldieNewbie]

Hi all,

 

Is there anyone familiar with Irish Building Regs? If so, would I be correct in saying that if you follow the TGD’s, by default you adhere to the building regs?

 

Whos job is it to check that the work is being done as per TGD’s? Architect? Or the tradespeople?

 

If you were unsure of the TGDs are, is online the only place to find them? 
 

Thanks

[Hughgo12]

Hi, 

 

I have a little bit of experience with this - based in the North but have dabbled in the South.

 

There is a BCAR process in the south - which can be complicated enough. Your designer/architect has a responsibility to design to regs and will have forms to fill out along with there submission to say they have done.  Managed on the BCMS.

 

The builder has a responsibility to build in compliance with the regs and will also submit forms confirming so.

 

Designer/Builder and owner all have responsibilities. 

 

Many architects/designers act as assigned certifiers and they also have a responsibility to ensure quality, all parties are performing and compliance. 

 

Before you start on site you will need a commencement notice.  You may need your DAC, FSC, technical Drawings submitted to the local council before you get this, and an assigned certifier appointed.

[OldieNewbie]

On 23/08/2024 at 11:15, Hughgo12 said:

Hi, 

 

I have a little bit of experience with this - based in the North but have dabbled in the South.

 

There is a BCAR process in the south - which can be complicated enough. Your designer/architect has a responsibility to design to regs and will have forms to fill out along with there submission to say they have done.  Managed on the BCMS.

 

The builder has a responsibility to build in compliance with the regs and will also submit forms confirming so.

 

Designer/Builder and owner all have responsibilities. 

 

Many architects/designers act as assigned certifiers and they also have a responsibility to ensure quality, all parties are performing and compliance. 

 

Before you start on site you will need a commencement notice.  You may need your DAC, FSC, technical Drawings submitted to the local council before you get this, and an assigned certifier appointed.

 

Thanks Hugo. What are DAC and FSC drawings?

 

Would I be correct in saying all new work carried out needs to adhere to the building regs / TGD’s? 

 

If someone was getting a loft conversion or an extension added on to an existing building, does the builder stick to the TGDs? 
 

If it were my house, how would I check what they’re doing meets the building regs criteria?