This is the simplest type of notice and is required for material alterations in a shop, office or industrial building where a Fire Safety Certificate is not required.
It may also be used for domestic extensions which measure 40m² or less, but which require planning permission.
The fee for the submission of this type of commencement notice is €30 per building (subject to maximum as set out in the Building Control Regulations 1997 (as amended)). For details relating to fees see Fifth Schedule to the Building Control Regulations 1997 (as amended).
If you have not used the BCMS previously for the submission of any notice or application relating to Building Control, it will be necessary for you to sign up for a BCMS account in order to access the online submission facility. Please go to BCMS and use the Sign Up option to register for an account.
For further details on the requirements relating to commencement notices see Part II of the Building Control Regulations 1997 (as amended).