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Finishing a 1990 building

  • 25-09-2015 11:28am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭


    Broad question I know but a building build to code around 1990, walls and floors in etc but no roof, now considering finishing- what likely issues might there be regarding building standards? It's single story commercial. Concrete open to the elements for a number of years like that, would that likely lead to any issues? We'll obviously get it inspected but want to get a sense first. Thanks


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  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,145 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    demolish IMO

    Get an engineer to visit and advise


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Strolling Bones


    Concrete is about the most durable building materail we have so all may not lost. On the other hand that is a long time for a structure to be exposed. Proceed only with the advise of structural engineer expert and experienced in dealing with older structures.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭summereire


    It's quite a large building so hoping wouldn't have the cost of a rebuild, also as it's single story it's not supporting much weight anyway and looks in good condition. Other than the concrete being exposed to the elements, are there likely issues in terms of the gaps between bricks for insulation and other building reg issues like that that vary a lot from 1990 to present? Where would I find a list of specs that it would need to meet that I might be able to compare it against?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Strolling Bones




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Strolling Bones


    For commercial you are looking at applications for planning , fire and disabled access.
    The when you go to build the new (2014) building control regs apply - you need a design certifier and an assigned certifier.

    It is a lot to take on.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭summereire


    The new regs presumably apply even though the building was constructed back then under old regs? Is it based on the level of completion? I presume there are lesser requirements for agricultural or residential use? We'd like to roof the building but don't want massive expense.


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    As Strolling Bones suggests, you probably/most likely need planning permission, and serve a new commencement notice, to complete the structure, so that would mean complying with all relevant current regulations.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭summereire


    In terms of planning, is there a standard level of completion that allows a) completion without further applications and b) the building regs of the time (i.e. 1990) to be the ones that apply?

    We could just build another building near it (it's countryside so there's space) as it would seem a shame to knock it down considering it's sound and actually in use (just as open yard and storage space). Would agricultural or residential completion be easier, i.e. is it just the commercial side that's tricky and might warrant a new build for compliance?


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