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in NewsMechanical ventilation likely to become mandatory
The ROI building regulations are currently under review to make nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) mandatory for all new builds by 2020. The changes, Selfbuild understands, are expected to make whole house mechanical ventilation a requirement for self-builds. The details of the new energy efficiency (Part L) and ventilation (Part F) Technical Guidance Documents are expected […] More
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in NewsMajor changes to ROI Regs for renovators
As of 2019 if you are renovating more than 25 per cent of your home, you will be required under the Building Regulations to invest in the building fabric to bring the property up to a B3. The moves comes as the ROI Government introduces the Near Zero Energy (NZEB) requirements of the European Buildings […] More
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in NewsLondon fire: what Irish self-builders need to know
Irish self-builders are very selective when it comes to choosing the right materials for their home building projects, but there are hidden threats you may not necessarily be aware of. As someone building your own home, you will have noticed that most of the disasters we’ve faced have had nothing or very little to do with one-off houses […] More
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Building control regulations for self-builders: full details published
If you’re self-building your home in ROI, you may wish to know that the new building control regulations have been relaxed starting the 1st of September 2015. As we’ve covered previously you will now have the choice to opt out of statutory certification – but you will have to show by ‘alternative means’ that you […] More
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