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Key Implementation Dates for Building Energy Ratings & Air Pressure Testing
New Dwellings
From the 1st of January 2007, all new homes for which planning permission has being applied for must have a BER Cert. Transitional BER exemptions will apply to new dwellings for which planning permission is applied on or before 31st of December 2006, where new dwellings involved are substantially completed on or before the 30th of June 2008
Existing Dwellings
1st of January 2009 BER Cert's will be required for any existing building offered For sale or rent. There is a maximum fine of up to €5,000.00 for not having a BER Cert when required
Non Domestic Buildings
1st of July 2008 a BER cert will be required for new non domestic buildings offered
for sale or rent. Transitional BER exemptions will apply to new non domestic buildings
non domestic buildings for which planning permission is applied on or before 30th
of June 2008 provided the new non-
Air Pressure Testing
The revised building regulations of 24th of January 2008 introduced mandatory air pressure testing for new dwellings. All new single dwellings require an air pressure test from the 1st of July 2008.
