4. (1) The regulations specified in the First Schedule are hereby revoked.

(2) Notwithstanding sub-article (1), Part III of the Building Control Regulations, 1991 and 1994, shall, subject to the provisions of those regulations, continue to apply in relation to works, or a building as regards which a material change of use takes place, where—

(a) an application for a fire safety certificate in respect of the works or the building under those regulations is made before the date referred to in article 2, and

(b) the application is granted, and

(c) the works commence or the material change of use takes place between the date referred to in article 2 and the 31st day of December, 2002.