Complexities, Challenges, Obligations & Legalities - Best practice for Inspection plans - What to do when one of the parties is not following spec on site? - Does the contractor have the right to refuse managing additional ancillary certificates? - When is BCAR Exempt

The role of the Assigned Certifier is more important than ever before under the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations. Ensuring compliance with S.I. 9 while coordinating multiple stakeholders presents a complex mix of legal and practical challenges. The course will provide a comprehensive guide to the responsibilities, obligations and best practices for Assigned and Design Certifiers offering practical solutions to common pitfalls and strategies to reduce risk. Participants will gain a clear understanding of key areas including statutory certificates, inspection plans, ancillary certificates and fire safety requirements as well as how to handle on-site challenges, project handovers and potential disputes – equipping you to confidently manage BCAR Compliance from commencement to completion

This course assumes technical knowledge and is not an in depth look at the TGD’s parts A-M

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer back to and will have the benefit of learning from two trainers with a wealth of experience in this area.

Course Content

• Responsibilities at Commencement and completion stages
• The Statutory Certificates in S.I. No. 9
• Assigned Certifier’s Role – and coordinating consultants?
• Liability of the Assigned Certifier / consulting engineer
• Designer’s Role
• Building Code Compliance
• How to manage and prioritise certificates required from vendors
• The 4 No. Practice Notes produced by the Professional Bodies and the CIF to provide guidance to practitioners on the Ancillary Certificates, Inspection Plans & Documentation
• The Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Buildings and Works
• Inspection Plans – best practice - What should be included in BCAR Inspection reports
• When is BCAR Exempt?
• Fire Regulations and Fire safety compliance requirements for Ireland
• When it all goes wrong – Implications associated with BCAR Certs
• The Ancillary Certificates agreed by the Professional Bodies and the CIF
• What happens if an ancillary certifier steps down in the middle of the project
• Types of Certs appropriate in different situations
• Warning signs to watch out for
• What to look out for onsite visits?
• What to do when one of the parties is not following spec on site visits?
• Does the contractor have the right to refuse managing additional ancillary certificates?
• Material alterations SI 496, Article 7 (1) as defined in the Act
• Records

Who Should Attend?

This course will be of interest to all Building and Design professionals including, current assigned and design certifiers, as well as contractors, surveyors, architects, engineers, specialist contractors, local authority executives and technical managers, material manufacturers, suppliers to the building sector, procurement executives, tendering managers, government department officers with direct or indirect contact with the building and design sectors, industry associations, representative bodies, educators and regulators.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €545 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €645. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.