The Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) is an important part of the property development process.

If you think of the construction process like you would a marathon, the CCC is the regulatory finish line waiting for you in the distance. So what is the CCC in practice, and what does it mean to you?

Okay, What Do I Need To Know First Of All?

Well, long story short: the CCC is a certificate which provides final sign-off on construction of a building.

It’s an assessment undertaken by industry professionals to ensure that the building has been made true to its original plans, that it’s safely constructed, AND that it’s fit for habitation.

All key questions when you’re developing a property!

Each section of the CCC process addresses different elements of a project, in order to ensure a comprehensive review of construction. Some of the factors which are taken into consideration:

• Foundations

• Earthworks

• Plumbing

• Drainage

• Street lighting

• Landscaping

• Fire safety

The CCC is completed by an industry professional with an overview of the construction, known as the Principal Submitting Person (PSP).

This professional must be a registered industry professional operating as an engineer, architect, or building draughtsman. After all, it wouldn’t feel as safe if you got the local postman to sign off on it.

As well as being countersigned by the PSP, the CCC is also signed by individual contractors responsible for different elements of the work.

It’s often submitted with supporting documents from relevant bodies such as utility companies or public safety organisations.

That means you can be sure the toilet isn’t plumbed into the electricity supply!

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