The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic leaves us living in unprecedented times. All Northern Ireland’s Building Control Departments are now in a period of recovery, working to resume the delivery of their full range of services while keeping themselves, builders and applicants safe. This involves new working practices. Please see your Local Council website or contact the Building Control Department in your Local Council area to see what services can be provided currently.
Also, to help individuals working in the construction sector keep themselves and their work colleagues safe, please refer to the latest information on the following websites;
Construction Employers Federation – COVID-19 Advice www.cefni.co.uk
Construction Industry Federation – COVID-19 Advice (working close to the border to/in the RoI) www.cif.ie
Take care and stay safe
New regulations will be introduced in Part E (Fire safety) and supporting guidance in Technical Booklet E and will come into effect on 6th May 2025.
We are delighted to announce that the 25th Annual Building Control Northern Ireland Fire Safety Conference is being held on 23rd & 24th February 2023 in the Armagh City Hotel.
Following public consultations, the Department of Finance have introduced Building Regulation fee uplifts which took effect from 1st April 2022 and amendments to both the regulations and guidance…