House extension - what sign-offs are required and who can sign off?

queenmeabh

Hi

First time posting in this area... Apologies if this has been answered already but I couldn't find it if it was!

My basic question is: if building a extension to a residential house (with a Section 5 exemption), what certifications / sign-offs are required during / at the end of the build, and who can do them - are several different types of professionals qualified? If bank finance is involved, does this imply additional sign-offs?

(Brief background: we're planning a sub-40m2 single-story extension and renovation at the back of our house which will involve raising the height of a flat garage roof, and have been advised by DLR planning to apply for a Section 5 exemption. We already know we'll need a structural engineer as we'll be knocking a supporting wall. We'll be employing an architect to get us through the Section 5 and to prepare a tender package. But funds are tight so ideally we would manage things from there on ourselves. We've been told that a competent builder can act as project manager and that we'd need to bring in (someone) to do the certifying. We'll also be topping up our mortgage to help pay for the work).

Any advice is very welcome!

BryanF

Compliance with planning, and building regs

http://www.environ.ie/en/TGD/ when you realise that you are not willing to understand everything on the link, hire an arch for the construction stage

Do not underestimate the time, decisions, questions, ringing suppliers/manufacturers/merchants etc that can be helped by having an arch on board.

Best of luck

RKQ

queenmeabh talk to your Structural Engineer & your Architect. These professionals are already involved, understand your proposal and are best able to advise.
In reality you could say every builder is a Project Manager, but the builder works for himself, serving his own interest first. Your Engineer or Architect will be more inclined to have your best interest at heart, regards cost.