Certificate of Compliance on Completion in Ireland — The BCAR Sign-Off, What It Is, and When
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Certificate of Compliance on Completion (CCC): the BCAR sign-off. Required for occupancy, mortgage drawdown, and BER. Signed by the Assigned Certifier. Confirms the build complies with the plans, specifications, and BCAR. Filed with the Building Control Management System (BCMS). Without the CCC, you can't occupy the house, the mortgage won't release the final drawdown, and the BER won't be issued. The Assigned Certifier inspects the build at key stages (foundation, walls, roof, weathertight, completion). The CCC is the final inspection. Don't sign until the snag is closed or in writing agreed. The CCC commits the Assigned Certifier to the build; they need to be confident.
TL;DR
Certificate of Compliance on Completion (CCC): the BCAR sign-off. Required for occupancy, mortgage drawdown, and BER.
Signed by the Assigned Certifier. Confirms the build complies with the plans, specifications, and BCAR.
Filed with the Building Control Management System (BCMS). Without the CCC, you can't occupy the house, the mortgage won't release the final drawdown, and the BER won't be issued.
When this matters most
You're approaching practical completion and need to understand the CCC.
When this doesn't apply
The CCC is signed and filed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Certificate of Compliance on Completion?
A signed certificate from the Assigned Certifier confirming the building was constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and BCAR. Required for occupation. Filed with the BCMS.
When is the CCC issued?
At completion, after the Assigned Certifier's final inspection. Confirms the build complies with the plans, specifications, and BCAR. Without the CCC, you can't occupy the house.
What if the Assigned Certifier won't sign the CCC?
The Assigned Certifier must be confident the build complies. If not, the snag must be closed first. Don't sign BCAR until the snag is closed or in writing agreed.
Sources
Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (SI 9/2014). https://www.gov.ie/
Frequently asked questions
What is the Certificate of Compliance on Completion?
A signed certificate from the Assigned Certifier confirming the building was constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and BCAR. Required for occupation. Filed with the BCMS.
When is the CCC issued?
At completion, after the Assigned Certifier's final inspection. Confirms the build complies with the plans, specifications, and BCAR. Without the CCC, you can't occupy the house.
What if the Assigned Certifier won't sign the CCC?
The Assigned Certifier must be confident the build complies. If not, the snag must be closed first. Don't sign BCAR until the snag is closed or in writing agreed.