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Building Control Legislation Ireland

Building Control Legislation Ireland. Building Control Act 1990 Ministerial Power – to make building regulations - to make building control regulations Building Regulations 1997-2003 1. Minister may publish Technical Guidance Documents T G Ds

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Building Control Legislation Ireland

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  1. Building Control LegislationIreland Building Control Act 1990 Ministerial Power – to make building regulations - to make building control regulations Building Regulations 1997-2003 1. Minister may publish Technical Guidance Documents T G Ds 2. Parts A to M of the Second Schedule apply to building works T G Ds for A to M 3. Works carried out in accordance with T G Ds: Prima facie evidence of compliance with Regulations 4. Alternate solutions are allowed

  2. Building Regulations 1997Technical Guidance Documents A Structure 31 Pages B Fire Safety 159 C Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture 18 D Materials and Workmanship 7 E Sound 21 F Ventilation 13 G Hygiene 8 H Drainage and Waste Water Disposal 22 J Heat Producing Appliances 2 K Stairways, Ladders, Ramps and Guards 11 L Conservation of Fuel and Energy 55 M Access for Disabled People 19 Total 385 pages

  3. Technical Guidance Document BFire Safety Introduction Quotes Part B of the Second Schedule of Building Regs Section BO Clarifies sections in Guidance Document Performance Statements Alternative Solutions - Fire Safety Engineering Approach - Guidance sources BRE etc. Section B1 Means of escape Section B2 Internal Fire Spread (Linings) Section B3 Internal Fire Spread (Structure) Section B4 External Fire Spread Section B5 Access and Facilities for the Fire Service

  4. Part BFire Safety Means of escape in case of fire B1 A building shall be so designed and constructed, that there are adequate means of escape in case of fire from the building, a place of safety outside the building, capable of being safely and effectively used. External fire Spread (linings) B2 For the purpose of inhibiting the spread of fire within a building, the internal linings ; (a) shall offer adequate resistance to the spread of flame over their surfaces; and (b) shall have, if ignited, a rate of heat release which is reasonable in the circumstances. Internal fire spread (structure). B3 (1) A building shall be so designed and constructed that, in the event of fire, its stability will be maintained for a reasonable period. (2) (a) A wall common to two or more buildings shall be so designed and constructed that it offers adequate resistance to the spread of fire between those buildings. (b) A building shall be sub-divided with fire resisting construction where this necessary to inhibit the spread of fire within the building.

  5. Part BFire Safety (Continued) (3) A Building shall be so designed and constructed that the unseen spread of fire and smoke within concealed spaces in its structure or fabric is inhibited where necessary (4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph 2(a), a house in a terrace and a semi-detached house are each to be treated as being a separate building. External fire spread. B4 The external walls and roof of a building shall be so designed and constructed that they afford adequate resistance to the spread of fire to and from neighbouring buildings. Access and facilities for the fires service. B5 A building shall be so designed and constructed that there is adequate provision for access for fire appliances and for such other facilities as may be reasonably required to assist the fire service in the protection of life and property.

  6. Alternative Solutions For each Section, B1 to B5, the law is stated in generalterms, a Performance Statement is given as to how the legal requirement may be met and detailed guidance offered. “Alternative ways of achieving compliance may be appropriate” “No obligation to adopt any particular solution contained in Guidance Document” “Use of alternative design solutions, standards, systems or methods of fire protection are acceptable provided the level of fire safety achieved satisfies the Building Regulations” “Alternatives may be based on a fundamental analysis of the fire safety problem or involve a comparative analysis between the Guidance Documents and an alternative solution”. “Fire Safety Engineering may generate alternative solutions: Factors to be taken into account - Fire risk - Fire Severity - Fire safety measures - Risk to persons Measures are listed which may be considered

  7. Building RegulationsAndPerformance Based Building Name of Firm

  8. 3 Your opinion is soughtunder a number of headings (A ) on whether building regulations have a positive, neutral or negative influence - generally - specifically in relation to promotion of innovative materials, practices, technologies, etc. (B) on the relative merits of detailed Building Regulations as against a Performance Based approach _ _

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  11. Question 4 In your experience, approximate % of designs where “Alternative Solutions” to Building Regulations are provided Question 5

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  13. Question 9 Question 11 Any Further Comments:

  14. Commentaries Institute of Engineers of Ireland “ Little use of powers of Act to ensure buildings comply with Building Regulations” “ Enforcement in construction matters is almost non-existent” “ Enforcement in design matters generally extends no further than requiring a Fire Safety Certificate and random requests by L. A. inspectors for drawings, calculations, design information “ Comprehensive enforcement system neither feasible or economic. “ Design should be by registered professionals and construction by registered contractors.

  15. Commentaries Forum for Construction Industry “ 33 of 37 Building Control Authorities have appointed Building Control Officers” “ 92% of BCAs now inspecting” “ 70% of BCAs have reached target of inspecting 12%-15% of developments” National Review of Fire Service Building Control function to be incorporated into Fire Service?

  16. Ireland & PBB Capability - pilot questionnaire - other benefits e.g. reduced conflict, user needs - sources of innovation in C.I. In Use - small IPFMA - FM to grow, become structured, recognised - socio /enviro/ economic drivers needed Process – Construction - PPP : a Government Policy - CITA : a facilitator - FCI : a Forum for issues / problems – but Champion of Change? Product - Construction - Brickwork : the economic imperative - Timber Framed Housing : the economic imperative + Building Regs. - Mechanisation : the economic imperative

  17. Innovation in the Irish Construction Industry Technology Foresight - Construction Panel Strategies : Change the Culture Information Technology (CITA) Improve Competitiveness Increase Tradeability Sustainability S T I Access and Transfer Centre (for new and best practice technologies) Material Technology (for benefits of advances in Materials Technology) Strategic Review of the Construction Industry – F.C.I. Objectives - efficiency, productivity, competitiveness tendering procedures, conflict reduction, regulatory environment. CITA Construction IT Alliance Education and Industry in Cooperation

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