Leaflet IT65 - Rural Renewal Scheme - Revenue Commissioners
Leaflet IT65 - Rural Renewal Scheme - Revenue Commissioners
Leaflet IT65 - Rural Renewal Scheme - Revenue Commissioners
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page 34 34 Appendices <strong>Rural</strong> <strong>Renewal</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong><br />
Appendix 2<br />
Guidelines for applying for Certificate of Compliance and Certificate<br />
of Reasonable Cost<br />
Certificate of Compliance<br />
A certificate of compliance is required where a newly constructed, refurbished or<br />
converted house is purchased from a builder. This certifies that:<br />
1 The house complies with Department of the Environment and Local<br />
Government standards of construction<br />
2 The accommodation is within the specified floor area limits:<br />
• 38 to 140 square metres for newly constructed rented residential<br />
accommodation<br />
• 38 to 150 square metres for refurbished or converted rented residential<br />
accommodation<br />
• 38 to 210 square metres for owner-occupied houses in respect of<br />
construction, refurbishment and conversion expenditure<br />
3 In the case of a refurbishment project, that the work was necessary to ensure<br />
the suitability as a dwelling of the house.<br />
A Certificate of Compliance will be accepted as evidence that the house complies<br />
with any conditions laid down by the Minister for the Environment and Local<br />
Government in relation to standards for construction and improvements and the<br />
provision of water, sewerage and other services in houses.<br />
It will also be accepted as evidence that the house complies with the floor area<br />
requirements.