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Attic Conversion Certificate of Compliance Requirements

  • 25-06-2023 7:33am
    #1
    mark23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭


    Does a storage only attic conversion need a certificate of compliance?


    If one is not available, can they be obtained retrospectively? What is the cost and what would be required?


    Thanks



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  • #2
    Former Former Former
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,720 ✭✭✭Former Former Former


    Short answer is no.

    Longer answer depends on why you're asking. If you're buying a house that has a conversion, you should get an engineer or surveyor to assess if the structural work is OK.



  • #3
    mark23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭mark23


    Thanks for the reply! The opposite. If I am selling can I retrospectively get a certificate of compliance?



  • #4
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,901 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120762495#Comment_120762495

    That "short answer" is incorrect. All works need to comply with building regulations.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058302272/attic-conversion-certificate-of-compliance-requirements

    All works need to comply, so all should have a certificate of compliance. These can be retrospective, but as there maybe aspect hat can't be determined at this stage it is more likely that a professional will give an "opinion" on compliance, rather than certifying. The difference is largely academic, but its protect the professional from unknowns.

    As it is a storage only attic. The applicable building regs are reduced. But be aware that how you are currently using it is also a factor, but simply the intention on paper.



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