Council issues information on changes to Building Control Regulations
28 May 2025
Council advises that anyone involved in the Construction Industry should note that an update in Building Control regulations from the Department of Finance has now come into effect, since May 6th.
The updates and two new regulations have been added to the Building Regulations (NI) 2012 legislation in Part E. Regulation 37A relates to the provision of fire safety information while Regulation 37B relates to Automatic fire suppression systems.
Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Director of Environment and Regeneration, Karen Phillips, said all building professionals should be aware of the changes. “I would really encourage contractors, architects and other professionals involved in the building industry to take time to familiarise themselves with the changes introduced by the Department, particularly as they relate to Fire safety,” she stressed.
“Neglecting to introduce any recommended changes to current practice could mean a breach of the relevant regulatory requirements or result in causing risk or injury. If anyone has any questions about the changes they can contact a member of Council’s Building Control team for further information.”
Further details on these changes can be found on Council’s website at www.derrystrabane.com/services/building-control/recent-changes