Insurance Policy. Major Damage - 10 years. Ingress of water - 5 years. Defects in chimneys/flues - 5 years. Building Regulations defects 5 years

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2 About HomeBond Set up in 1978 With support of DOE, CIF National House Building Guarantee Company Ltd Members - Developers, Builders Structural inspections, claims procedures. HomeBond Insurance Services Ltd HomeBond Technical Services Ltd 2008 HomeBond Building Control Ltd

3 Insurance Policy Major Damage - 10 years Ingress of water - 5 years Defects in chimneys/flues - 5 years Building Regulations defects 5 years Mechanical & Electrical Loss of deposit cover subject to certain limits 3

4 HomeBond Services Customer claims service Assess defect claims Arrange for remedial work to be carried out Technical services Inspections (Insurance, BCAR 2014) Advice Publications Training Courses Building Energy Ratings of Dwellings DEAP Calculations of Dwellings Air Tightness Testing of Dwellings 4

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7 HomeBond Training Training + Experience = Competence Range of courses 1. Building Regulations Explained (BR01) 2. Building Defects Analysis (BD01) 3. Fire Safety - TGD B Explained (FS01) 4. Part L (Conservation of Fuel & Energy) Update (PL01) 5. Site Developments Works (SD01) 6. Construction Liability Explained (CL01) 7. QualiBuild (energy training for construction workers) 8. Toolbox Talks (individual trades onsite) 9. Building Services Explained (2015) 7

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9 Building Control (Amendment) Regulations Certificate of Compliance (Design) (Design Certifier) 2. Lodgment of drawings, specifications 3. Notice of Assignment + Undertaking builder, professional (Assigned Certifier) 4. Obligation to notify BCA - change of owner/builder/professional 9

10 Building Control (Amendment) Regulations Code of Practice - Inspection Plan 6. Certificate of Compliance (Completion) (Assigned Certifier) 7. The lodgment of drawings at completion of construction, demonstrating how the building has been designed and built to comply with all parts of the Building Regulations (if different from commencement) 10

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12 Code of Practice 2014 The Design Certifier, in compiling the plans and documentation and in preparing the Design Certificate should review the scope of requirements of the Building Regulations that apply to the building work concerned. "Design" includes the preparation of plans, particulars, drawings, specifications, calculations and other expressions of purpose according to which the construction, extension, alteration, repair or renewal concerned is to be executed and "designed" will be construed accordingly; 12

13 Designer s Role (a) design their respective elements of work in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations; (b) provide the Design Certifier with the necessary plans, specifications and documentation that is required for lodgement at commencement stage; (c) arrange to provide sufficient information to the Assigned Certifier to enable them to fulfil their role; (d) as agreed with the Assigned Certifier, carry out work inspections which are pertinent to their elements of the Design, and liaise with the Assigned Certifier in terms of this and the required ancillary certification; 5/7/

14 Designer s Role (e) notify the Assigned Certifier of their proposed inspection regime for inclusion in the overall Inspection Plan; (f) provide the Ancillary Certificates when required by the Assigned Certifier and Design Certifier; and (g) maintain records of any inspection they undertake. 5/7/

15 Design Certifier Will request that you demonstrate that you are competent to design the works Will request a copy of your Professional Indemnity insurance Will rely on ancillary certificates, plans, specifications and documentation provided by you. Will request that you demonstrate that the materials proposed comply with the Building Regulations 5/7/

16 Assigned Certifier Undertakes to inspect, and to co-ordinate the inspection activities of others during construction, and to certify the building or works on completion. The Assigned Certifier should: - 5/7/2015 (a) provide and sign the relevant statutory certificates - the form of undertaking at commencement and the Certificate of Compliance on Completion; (b) co-ordinate the ancillary certification by members of the design team and other relevant bodies for the Certificate of Compliance on Completion; 16

17 Assigned Certifier (c) identify all design professionals and specialists, in conjunction with the Builder, from whom certificates are required; (d) identify all certificates required and obtain them; (e) co-ordinate and collate all certification of compliance or completion in conjunction with the Builder; 5/7/2015 (f) in consultation with the members of the design team, plan and oversee the implementation of the Inspection Plan during Construction; 17

18 Assigned Certifier (g) prepare the Preliminary Inspection Plan and oversee adherence to this plan, and on completion provide the Inspection Plan as implemented; (h) on termination or relinquishment of their appointment make available to the Building Owner all certification prepared and inspection reports carried out; (i) act as the single point of contact with the Building Control Authority during construction; 5/7/

19 Assigned Certifier (j) seek advice from the Building Control Authority, in respect of compliance matters relating to the building or works where disputes or differences of opinion arise between the parties to the project; and (k) maintain records of inspection. The role of the Assigned Certifier does not include responsibility for supervision of the Builder or sub contractors. 5/7/

20 Assigned Certifier One certificate stating that A) The water supply, waste water disposal, Space heating and hot water heating systems are designed, installed, tested, commissioned and operating in accordance with the Building Regulations. B) The mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system is designed, installed, tested, commissioned and operating in accordance with the Building Regulations 5/7/

21 Assigned Certifier C) The electrical and Photovoltaic system is designed, installed, tested, commissioned and operating in accordance with the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671and Building Regulations. And All materials used are Proper materials as defined in the Building Regulations 5/7/

22 Contact HomeBond William Keane Chartered Engineer & Technical Advisor Tel: HomeBond Construction House, Canal Road, Dublin 6 Tel: info@homebond.ie training@homebond.ie 5/7/

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