Building Control Regulations
Building Regulations are a set of performance standards for the design and construction of buildings. They ensure buildings deal with accessibility to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, be thermally efficient, energy efficient and reduce pollution to protect the environment and deal with the safety and health of people in and around the building. Anyone who is carrying out building work is required by law to make sure it complies with the regulations.
These regulations are made by the Department of Finance and enforced by local councils. They are arranged in 16 parts; A-V. Parts B-V refer to Technical Booklets which give guidance. In most cases, if you follow these booklets your building will meet the Building Regulations.
What happens if I don’t get Building Control Approval?
If you carry out building work without the appropriate approval you could face:
- Enforcement action against you – you will have to make the appropriate application and may face court proceedings and fines
- Additional costs – you may have to pay to make alterations or in the worst case, you may have to remove the works you have done
- You may not be able to sell or re-mortgage your home