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New Building Control System in Ireland report by SCSI
Chris Arch
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has recently submitted to the Irish Government its report for a new building control system (see attached document).
It must be noted that the SCSI recommends that:
"Prior to the works commencing on site, a mandatory ‘Design Certificate’ to be lodged with the Building Control Authority (BCA) by an appropriately qualified registered construction professional (e.g. registered architect/registered building surveyor) or civil/structural engineer who is appointed by the developer/home owner to design and certify that the design of the development is in the compliance with the building regulations and this certificate should be accompanied by drawings, specifications, calculations etc. as appropriate."
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We are approaching a turning point that could see Chartered Architectural Technologists and non-registered architects being fully deprived from their rights to practice independently...
I am wondering how a surveyor can have more design skills than a technician or a non-registered architect.
It is time for the Government to step in... A qualified surveyor would have very little skills to design. Architects do not design for compliance with building regulations but only seek the assistance of engineers and technicians for this purpose.
Why should these professionals be the ones to be officially appointed as designers and certifiers?
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Slig
That does sound like a very good system, Unfortunately I cant see any great departure from the norm by this government unless it brings in substantial extra revenue without incurring any expenditure and doesnt rock the boat.
