What is a Disability Access Certificate?
A Disability Access Certificate is a certificate granted by a Building Control Authority which certifies compliance of the design of...
Note 2 requires a “certified” set of drawings. Who can ‘certify’ drawings?
It is expected that drawings will be certified by a person qualified to do so as a building professional- this would be expected to be...
Is there a sq.m application fee for a Disability Access Certificate?
There is no sq.m application fee for a Disability Access Certificate.
Is a Disability Access Certificate required prior to submitting a commencement notice?
A person shall not carry out works in contravention of Part M of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations 2000 or any conditions ...
Is a Disability Access Certificate required for a material change of use of a building ?.
A Disability Access Certificate is required for certain works to which the Requirements of Part M apply. Refer to Article 20 D (1) of...
How long will a Disability Access Certificate take to process?
The timescale is up to 8 weeks under Section 6(5) of the Building Control Act, 1990, or longer if agreed between the applicant and the ...
Can works commence on a development prior to the granting of a Disability Access Certificate?
Technically, a Disability Access Certificate is not required in advance of commencement of work. However, a person shall not carry out ...
Can agents sign the Disability Access Certificate application form on behalf of the applicant?
Yes, if they are authorised to do so by the building owner.
Are there transitional arrangements for the introduction of the Disability Access Certificate?
The requirement for a Disability Access Certificate came into effect on 1st January 2010 for new buildings (other than dwellings houses)...
If my development is Apartments/Commercial do I require a Fire Safety Certificate?
Yes. When submitting a commencement notice for a Commercial Development or Apartments a Fire Safety Certificate must also be submitted.
