Who’s responsible for the completion

What is a completion certificate?

When a building warrant has been approved and the works have been completed, then a completion certificate application should be applied for by the relevant person. The completion certificate is to confirm that what has been constructed, demolished or converted was carried out as per the approved building warrant.

Who's responsible for submitting a completion certificate?

The relevant person must submit the completion certificate, which is either the owner, tenant or developer, however typically the Architect is left to do this for the client, even though it is not their responsibility. 

Many people think that the Architect is responsible for the completion certificate, however as the relevant person you are responsible for making sure the work is completed as per the approved building warrant.

What is required for a completion certificate?

Information that is typically required for completion is any electrical, gas or truss certificates. The local authority will also normally ask for photographs of insulation, steelwork, foundations etc if the contractor/client has not informed them at the stages set out in the CCNP (Construction Compliance Notification Plan).

 

The Local Authority must accept a Completion Certificate if, after making reasonable inquiries, they are satisfied that the work or conversion meets the relevant Building Warrant and building regulations. If the work or conversion does not meet the building regulations, or is not carried out in line with the Building Warrant, the Local Authority will reject the Completion Certificate, which means you need to provide them the evidence they have requested.

If you want to find out more then the below link is a pdf document explaining who is responsible and what is required for a completion certificate.

https://www.edevelopment.scot/eDevelopmentClient/StaticFiles/eDevelopment-eBStds_Form_Help_Guides-Completion_Certificate.pdf