Ms Mary O'Brien:

An application is made for a fire safety certificate when somebody wants to construct, alter or extend a building. The certificate certifies the design of the building in accordance with building regulations. Using TGDB provides prima faciecompliance with the building regulations. It is not a certificate like other types of certificates for buildings. It is for the design of the building.

If the building is built in accordance with the application, there will be a building in the end that is in compliance with building regulations.