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Under the Health & Safety legislation there is a duty on clients and designers to ensure that buildings are constructed, used and maintained in compliance with safety standards. The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005) and Construction Regulations (2006) require designer competence and the undertaking of safety appraisals throughout the design and construction process. Clients appoint a (PSDP), to oversee and coordinate the designer’s safety appraisals.
NMA have a thorough knowledge of Building & Fire Regulations, and other relevant Safety Standards.
Utilising its experience NMA have developed a Design Safety Management System to provide a comprehensive and thorough approach to construction safety issues, ensuring the highest standards of compliance for all concerned. The practice also provides in depth safety appraisals of existing premises, to help owners and employers meet their safety obligations.
NMA offers competent and thorough advice to clients, design teams and building owners by the provision of:
This input and approach ensures compliance and best practice, from design to construction and occupation.
Nicholas Mernagh MRIAI MRICS MSCSI
Registered Architect and Chartered Building Surveyor
Registered in Wexford | Company Registration No. 387 562
Architects Office: Wexford | T. 053 9131 739
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