Andrew Doyle TD has said that assurances given today from the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr Hogan, confirmed that the intention of the proposed new Construction Code of Practice for Building is not to prohibit self built houses.
Deputy Doyle said “The Minister replied to the concern that these regulations would outlaw self builders and wrote:
Concerns that the new regulations prevent a self-build situation are unfounded although all house-builders must comply with them. An owner who intends to self build will, as before, assume legal responsibility for ensuring that building or works concerned are compliant and will be required, as builder, to sign the Undertaking by the Builder and the Certificate of Compliance on Completion.
Doyle added “As self building is popular in every county of Ireland it is important to ensure that the regulations are not preventing the self builder from creating his or her home with the skill and care required to ensure quality construction and safety.