Building Regulations

Under the Building Control Act 1990 all buildings must be designed and constructed in accordance with the Building Regulations. The Regulations presently in force are the Building Control Regulations 1997 and the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2000.

Further information can be accessed here via the Department of Heritage and Local Government Website

Part A - Structure

Your building must be designed and constructed so that it is structurally sound.
Engage a suitably qualified Architect and/or Structural Engineer to design your Building and its foundations.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part B - Fire Safety

Has your building adequate fire protection, escape routes, alarm systems etc?
Most buildings other than new private houses require a Fire Safety Certificate before starting any works.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part C - Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture

Ensure, your site is adequately cleared of all organic material, reasonable precautions are taken to avoid danger from contaminants (including Radon), and the building does not allow moisture in.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part D - Material and Workmanship

Ensure all works are carried out with proper materials and in a workmanlike manner.
All materials should be fit for the use for which they are intended and are certified with CE marking and/or Agrément Board approval.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part E - Sound

Walls and Floors should be designed and constructed so as to have reasonable resistance to both
Airborne and Impact Sounds.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part F - Ventilation

All habitable rooms should have a means of back-ground and rapid ventilation, while kitchens, utility rooms and bathrooms should also have mechanical ventilation. Roof ventilation should also be provided to avoid condensation in a roof void (attic) above the ceiling.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part G - Hygiene

All buildings should have adequate sanitary conveniences and washing facilities. All dwellings should have a bathroom with a bath or shower and washbasin, a kitchen with a sink, draining board, and running hot and cold water. All new buildings should have dual flush toilets.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part H - Drainage and Wastewater Disposal

Surface Water and Foul Water should be disposed of in a safe and proper manner in an adequate drainage system designed for the purpose. Septic tanks/ treatment systems should be properly designed and constructed and do their job without polluting or damaging the health of any person or the environment.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part J - Heat Producing Appliances

There must be adequate air supply to all appliances and chimneys and there must be adequate discharge of combustion products.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part K - Stairways, Ladders, Ramps & Guards

Stairways, ladders and ramps should provide safe passage for building users, and the sides of every floor and balcony etc. shall be guarded to protect from the risk of falling.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy

Proper insulation of your building will reduce your energy bills, reduce the CO2 emissions from your building and avoid problems such as condensation because of cold bridging etc.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

Part M - Access for People with Disabilities

All buildings must be accessible to people with disabilities. The main entrance should be accessible by people with physical disabilities, door handles, light switches etc. must be at appropriate heights, and sanitary accommodation shall be useable by people with disabilities.

These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

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Further information can be accessed here via the Department of Heritage and Local Government Website Part A - Structure Your building must be designed and constructed so that it is structurally sound. Engage a suitably qualified Architect and/or Structural Engineer to design your Building and its foundations. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part B - Fire Safety Has your building adequate fire protection, escape routes, alarm systems etc? Most buildings other than new private houses require a Fire Safety Certificate before starting any works. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part C - Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture Ensure, your site is adequately cleared of all organic material, reasonable precautions are taken to avoid danger from contaminants (including Radon), and the building does not allow moisture in. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part D - Material and Workmanship Ensure all works are carried out with proper materials and in a workmanlike manner. All materials should be fit for the use for which they are intended and are certified with CE marking and/or Agrément Board approval. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part E - Sound Walls and Floors should be designed and constructed so as to have reasonable resistance to both Airborne and Impact Sounds. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part F - Ventilation All habitable rooms should have a means of back-ground and rapid ventilation, while kitchens, utility rooms and bathrooms should also have mechanical ventilation. Roof ventilation should also be provided to avoid condensation in a roof void (attic) above the ceiling. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part G - Hygiene All buildings should have adequate sanitary conveniences and washing facilities. All dwellings should have a bathroom with a bath or shower and washbasin, a kitchen with a sink, draining board, and running hot and cold water. All new buildings should have dual flush toilets. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part H - Drainage and Wastewater Disposal Surface Water and Foul Water should be disposed of in a safe and proper manner in an adequate drainage system designed for the purpose. Septic tanks/ treatment systems should be properly designed and constructed and do their job without polluting or damaging the health of any person or the environment. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part J - Heat Producing Appliances There must be adequate air supply to all appliances and chimneys and there must be adequate discharge of combustion products. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part K - Stairways, Ladders, Ramps & Guards Stairways, ladders and ramps should provide safe passage for building users, and the sides of every floor and balcony etc. shall be guarded to protect from the risk of falling. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy Proper insulation of your building will reduce your energy bills, reduce the CO2 emissions from your building and avoid problems such as condensation because of cold bridging etc. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website Part M - Access for People with Disabilities All buildings must be accessible to people with disabilities. The main entrance should be accessible by people with physical disabilities, door handles, light switches etc. must be at appropriate heights, and sanitary accommodation shall be useable by people with disabilities. These Technical Guidance Documents can be viewed on the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website
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