!emails from scammers acting on FiSCA’s behalf!
It has come to Chris’s attention that scammers are now using email addresses such as pat.fisca.@gmail.com or brian.fisca@gmail.com or other email addresses. FiSCA has it own email address and there’s only one email address that is used by anyone acting on FiSCA’s behalf and that’s cb@fisca.ie. Any other email address purporting to act on FiSCA’s behalf is a scam. So, check who has sent the email if you suspect it might be a scam. Two names to avoid, Pat or Brian Mannion, there are probably others! Date 6th February 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions | How do I register as an owner, as an applicant or as both on the BCMS website?
Go to https://www.localgov.ie/
Hit the “Sign Up” button.
Enter the email address where you want the BCMS team to contact you. It should be an address you use on a daily basis because you want to be aware of developments with your applications, as they occur.
You’ll now receive an email at the address given with a password. Return to the site and use the password to access your portal to alter your password to one of your choice.
Enter you details in the “My details” tab.
Send an email to Chris now with a note informing him of the email address you’ve used to register. Chris can then register your project. Once the project is registered, Chris will require you to return to the BCMS website, to accept your role(s), either as owner or as applicant or as both in the “My applications” tab. Once you’ve accepted your role(s), please inform Chris, because the BCMS do not inform him that you’ve either registered or accepted your role(s).
Once the above is executed, the FSC & DAC applications may be lodged as soon as you’ve approved the proposed submission documents.
Is FiSCA insured?
We have full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover. Copies available upon request.
Is FiSCA Tax compliant?
We are VAT registered and possess a Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the Revenue Commissioners which is available for inpection upon request.
Can FiSCA certify compliance with the Fire Safety Certificate & Disability Access Certificate?
Yes, we can issue three types of Certificate under the new BCAR or BCMS system.
- The Ancillary Certificate of Compliance:- Design, Commencement/7 Day Notice.
- The Ancillary Certificate of Compliance:- Completion.
- The Ancillary Completion Certificate:- Inspection.
Naturally, if FISCA is to issue such Certificates as outlined at 2 & 3 above, FiSCA must be employed to undertake the necessary site inspections.
I want to get started before my FSC or DAC is granted. Can I go ahead?
Yes, under the following conditions.
- You commence works after submitting a valid application with a 7 Day Commencement Notice, seven days after the Local Authority have received the application.
- You are not permitted to open the building for it’s intended use until you have received a Fire Safety Certificate and a Disability Access Certificate. You don’t have to submit a Disability Access Certificate application when you commence works, but you would be wise to do so.
I want to carry out minor works to my premises. Do I need a fire safety certificate?
Minor works such as repairs and renewals are exempted from having to apply for a fire safety certificate. Care should be taken though when deciding on what constitutes minor works. The Planning Act defines what is exempted and what requires permission.
Do I have to wait for my planning permission to come through before I can apply for my Fire Safety & Disability Access Certificates?
No. You can apply for all simultaneously. If you wait for your planning permission before applying for your Fire Safety Certificate, you will have to wait for a further two months before you can commence works, unless you use the 7 Day Notice application.
How do I get a quote?
Please ring Chris on 085 287 4109 to discuss your project/building for a quotation or alternatively forward drawings to Chris at cb@fisca.ie. You’ll receive a quote within 24hrs, providing it’s not 6pm on Friday evening. If you have any other questions, please contact us here.