Design Certifier

At OCF Project & Commercial Management, we also offer the Design Certifier role in compliance with the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Buildings and Works (September 2016). In our work, such as on the Bakers Development at Ballincollig project, we took on the responsibility to coordinate, compile, and certify that all design documentation meets the necessary regulatory standards. As a Design Certifier. OCFPM manages multiple key responsibilities throughout the design phase of a project by ensuring all design aspects are compliant with Building Regulations: Coordinating and Compiling Project plans, calculations, specifications, and other particulars necessary for submission at the commencement stage ensuring that all design elements are aligned with the Building Regulations from the outset. We thoroughly review the scope of the Building Regulations and the associated Technical Guidance Documents that apply to the project, ensuring every aspect of the design complies with these requirements. In our previous projects, we reviewed the proposed design drawings and specifications prepared by the design team. In doing so, we identified any areas of non-compliance with the Building Regulations and worked closely with relevant team members to propose or request the necessary adjustments to achieve compliance. OCFPM ensures that all required ancillary design certificates, including those from specialist designers, are in place and ready for submission at the commencement stage. In cases where certain areas of the design are not fully completed at the commencement stage, OCFPM provides the necessary undertakings that will be completed, certified, and submitted to the Building Control Authority once finalised. We ensure that all documentation required for the commencement notice is complete, accurate, and aligned with the project’s regulatory requirements. At the commencement/initial stage, OCFPM prepares and issues the design certificate, which is then submitted to the Building Control Management System (BCMS). This certified design serves as a reference document throughout the construction process.