BCR Blog | New commencement notice requirements

Date added: 12-12-2013

A new form of commencement notice is to be submitted by the owner to the local building control authority noting project particulars and builder/designer details, together with the following documents:

Plans and documentation to show how the proposed works or building complies with the requirements of the Regulations;

• A certificate of compliance (design);
• A notice of assignment of an assigned certifier who will inspect and certify the works;
• A notice of assignment in respect of a builder who will carry out the works;
• A certificate of compliance signed by the assigned certifier undertaking to carry out their roles in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations; and
• A certificate of compliance signed by the builder undertaking to carry out their roles in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.