Architects warning over build rules plan

The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland has warned that public safety and building standards could be compromised if the requirement to comply with building regulations for single houses or extensions is removed.

It is understood a relaxation or removal of the requirement is one of the suggestions which has been made as part of a review of the SI9 of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

The regulations came into effect in March last year. The Department of Environment initiated the review when the regulations had been operational for 12 months.