Get ready for CIRI
CIRI
Applications for CIRI registration will open in 2027 with a phased approach. There are four categories of registration with a number of divisions in each category.
Applicants have 12 months after each Division is launched to become CIRI registered.
1. Residential Building Provider
2. Commercial Building Provider
3. Building Services Provider
4. Specialist Provider
Phase 1
Phase 1 of the CIRI registration rollout will apply to businesses seeking registration as a Residential Building Provider and will include the following six divisions:
Duplex and Triplex units.
Housing Schemes of 10 to 100 dwellings.
Housing Schemes of 10 to 100 dwellings.
Apartment buildings up to 4 storeys.
Apartment buildings of 5 to 15 storeys.
Apartment buildings greater than 15 storeys.
How to get ready for CIRI?
Nominate at least one competent person per division with appropriate knowledge, skill and expertise.
Compile the relevant business documents, including the Registration Certificate and Certificate of Incorporation if applicable.
Ensure the business has an up-to-date Tax Clearance Certificate, together with the required levels of insurance: Public Liability Insurance of at least €6.5 million and, if applicable, Employers’ Liability Insurance of at least €13 million.
How to apply?
An online CIRI induction course to be completed by the business owner or company director.
Complete an application online and pay an initial registration fee if required.
The application is assessed by an independent CIRI Admissions & Registration Board.
Approved businesses will be listed on the CIRI Register, which will be made publicly available.
Once approved:
- Adhere to the Code of Practice for Providers of Building Works.
- Adhere to the CPD Policy for Providers of Building Works.
- Develop and implement a continuing professional development (CPD) policy for the business.
- Only CPD for the competent person will need to be submitted upon renewal.
- Complete an annual renewal online and pay a fee if required.
