The objective of Building Control is to promote good practice in the design and construction of buildings. While the primary responsibility for compliance with the regulations rests with the owners, designers and builders of developments, the City Council has the powers to request and analyse design documentation and to inspect buildings.
Building sites are randomly selected and monitored by way of site inspections. Failure to comply with the Building Control Regulations can lead to summary proceedings in the District Court, which can result in a heavy fine, or term of imprisonment, or both.
When it comes to selling your property you may have difficulties if you cannot satisfy the purchaser’s solicitor that the requirements of the Building Regulations have been met.
Where complaints are received in writing from members of the public regarding fire safety in premises, the Building Control Section investigates such complaints.