Building Regulations ROI – Part D Consultation

Building Regulations ROI – Part D Consultation

Public Consultation on amendments to Part D (Materials and Workmanship) of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations

GGF Members operating in the Republic of Ireland should be aware of the consultation opened at the beginning of March in relation to proposed amendments to Part D and its accompanying Technical Guidance Document D (TGDD). The proposed amendments are required to ensure compliance with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 2024.

The current versions of both Part D & TGDD were last updated in 2013.  The proposed changes would take effect from Monday June 1, 2026, and no transition period is currently suggested.

The main proposed changes are:

• An increased focus on workmanship, highlighting a need to demonstrate competency of operatives and follow test frameworks which can be used to evidence acceptable workmanship.
• An increased focus on demonstrating that materials used are fit for purpose, highlighting the changes adopted as a result of CPR 2024 and the more detailed framework with expanded categories to evidence compliance.

There are also proposals for an improved environmental focus in regard to evidencing sustainability performance, minor changes to powers of inspection by Authorised Persons, minor changes to requirements of Letter Plates, and the Standards referred to throughout the guidance document have been updated to reflect current versions.

The consultation closes on Thursday 30 April at 5pm. Responses should be sent on the response form available on the consultation link to partdconsultation@housing.gov.ie by this deadline.