Building Control Regulations 1997
Obligation to obtain a certificate.
12. F23[(1) Subject to paragraph (3), a fire safety certificate shall be required in respect of all works or buildings to which this Part applies.]
(2) Where a fire safety certificate is required in respect of works or a building, a person shall not carry out such works or make a material change of use as regards such a building—
(a) in the absence of a fire safety certificate in respect of the works or building, or
(b) in contravention of any conditions subject to which the certificate is granted.
F24[(3) Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply where a 7 day notice has been submitted to the relevant building control authority pursuant to Article 20A.]
Annotations
Amendments:
F23
Substituted (1.10.2009) by Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 351 of 2009), art. 6(1)(a), in effect as per art. 2.
F24
Inserted (1.10.2009) by Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 351 of 2009), art. 6(1)(b), in effect as per art. 2.