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Prepared by Stephen
Moffett, Moffett
Architectural, Corlea,
Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Proposed Construction
& Environmental
Management Plan
(CEMP)
Development at First
Ballybay Presbyterian
Church, Derryvally,
Ballybay, Co.
Monaghan
For: The Committee of
First Ballybay
Presbyterian Church,
Derryvally, Ballybay,
Co. Monaghan
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
Notes:
1. This report has been prepared by Stephen Moffett, on behalf of The Committee
of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church, Derryvally.
2. This report has been prepared for the Client. It may not be used for any purpose
other than that specified by Moffett Architectural.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to Proposed Development ................................................................3
2 Compound Facilities/Carparking .............................................................................4
3 Traffic Management Plan ...........................................................................................5
4 Road Cleaning /Wheel Washing ..............................................................................5
5 Working Hours .................................................................................................................5
6. Construction Programme & Phasing. ..................................................................5
6.1 Key Activities ...............................................................................................................5
6.2 Phasing and Programme .............................................................................................6
6.3 Construction Personnel Numbers ...............................................................................6
6.4 Pedestrian Access ..........................................................................................................6
6.4.1 Vehicular Entrance .....................................................................................................6
6.5 Construction Traffic ...................................................................................................7
6.6 On-Site Parking ..........................................................................................................7
6.7 Site Cranage ....................................................................................................................7
6.8 Surface /Ground Water Management ...............................................................7
7 Site Information - Roles and Responsibilities ..........................................................7
7.1 Training and Awareness .........................................................................................9
7.2 Reporting .....................................................................................................................9
8 Site Monitoring and Management ........................................................................ 10
8.1 Noise & Vibration Monitoring .............................................................................. 10
8.2 Air Quality, Dust Control & Monitoring .............................................................. 12
9. Demolition ................................................................................................................ 12
10. Waste Management ......................................................................................... 13
10.1 Construction Waste Management ............................................................... 13
11. Health & Safety ............................................................................................................ 16
11.1 Pest Control .......................................................................................................... 17
12 Emergency Procedures (Environmental) ........................................................ 17
13 Conclusion. .............................................................................................................. 18
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
1 Introduction to Proposed Development
Development description:
The Committee of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church are applying to the
above planning authority for planning permission to carry out works to the
curtilage & site area of same. Said church is listed within the Record of
Protected Structures within the current Monaghan County Development Plan,
Ref. No. 41401809 & is also listed within the National Inventory of Architectural
Heritage (NIAH) with ‘Regional’ rating & Ref. No. 41401826
The works shall include: a) Demolition of former school building to Northern
side of site. b) Creation of new vehicular site entrance from public road to
Northern Boundary, which includes the partial removal of boundary wall. c)
Creation of vehicular access route from said new entrance, to perimeter hard
standing area of church building. d) Conversion & adaption of existing tennis
court area to lined-out car parking, with additional disabled parking provided
to south of church building. e) Re-grading of perimeter driveway / hard
standing area to church building, to include low level perimeter railing,
drainage works & tar-and-chip type surfacing. f) Replastering & repair of
entrance piers to West of site. All along with other associated ancillary site
works at Derryvally, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
The proposed site (i.e., that within the red line boundaries detailed on the
below site location map).
Figure 1 Site Location Map
2 Compound Facilities/Carparking
The compound shall be entirely within the site boundaries. Access to the
compound will be controlled and all site visitors will be required to sign in on
arrival and sign out on departure.
A material storage zone will also be provided in the compound area. This
storage zone will include material recycling areas and facilities. A series of ‘way
finding’ signage will be provided to route staff / deliveries into the site and to
designated compound / construction areas. On completion of the works all
construction materials, debris, temporary hardstands etc. from the site
compound will be removed off site and the site compound area reinstated in
full on completion of the works. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
The contractor will use the existing water supply & foul sewer connections on
site.
3 Traffic Management Plan
The site is currently accessed off the two public roads to the North & West of
the site.
The surrounding road network will be signed to define the access and
egress routes for the development.
The traffic generated by the construction phase of the development will
be strictly controlled to minimise the impact of this traffic on the
surrounding road network and adjoining.
All road works will be adequately signposted and enclosed to ensure
the safety of all road users and construction personnel.
All employees and visitor’s vehicle parking demands will be
accommodated on-site.
4 Road Cleaning /Wheel Washing
Gullies will be inspected regularly for build-up of silt and cleaned accordingly.
5 Working Hours
For the duration of the proposed infrastructure works it is envisaged that the
maximum working hours shall be 08:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday (excluding
bank holidays) and 08:00 to 14:00 Saturdays (as per Condition 19A of
F23A/0114). No working will be allowed on Sundays and Public Holidays unless
express permission is obtained from the Local Authority.
6. Construction Programme & Phasing.
6.1 Key Activities
It is intended that the proposed development will be constructed in the
following sequence of key activities:
Secure the site and set up boundary hoarding.
Clear the site. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
Demolition of existing buildings and removal of spoil off site.
External landscape works.
6.2 Phasing and Programme
It is expected that the proposed development will be constructed in a single
phase.
6.3 Construction Personnel Numbers
Based on the size of the development and a 10-week construction period, it is
estimated that 20-man weeks of onsite labour will be required for the project.
It is likely that an average of 2-3 construction personnel will be on site daily.
6.4 Pedestrian Access
The main pedestrian entrance is to be segregated from the vehicle entrance
and be located at a safe location on the site.
The contractor will stipulate that only Safe Pass accredited or equal and
approved personnel will be permitted on site. A record of all personnel on site,
including visitors, with the time of entry and exit is to be kept on site by the main
contractor.
6.4.1 Vehicular Entrance
Vehicular access to the site will be via the public road to the West of the site..
The construction period will be temporary in nature and is expected to consist
of:
Vehicles owned and driven by site construction staff and by full time site
supervisory staff and occasional professional supervisory staff i.e. design
team members and supervisory staff from utility companies;
Materials delivery and removal vehicles.
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
6.5 Construction Traffic
It is difficult to assess the exact quantum of traffic that will be generated during
the construction period. However, a few preliminary estimates have been
made based on the extent of excavation/demolition, type of development
and estimated phasing. Peak numbers of construction vehicles are expected
during the Demolition.
2 no. private vehicles per day from staff and site visitors.
2 no. light goods vehicles per day from subcontract staff.
2 no. heavy goods vehicles per day outside of the peak demolition
periods i.e. construction vehicles travelling to and from the site will be
spread across the course of the working day meaning the number of
HGV’s travelling during the peak hours will be relatively low. Given
typical construction working hours, staff travelling in private vehicles
will arrive and depart the site outside of the peak traffic hours. As a
result, it is not anticipated to significantly impact on the surrounding
road network.
6.6 On-Site Parking
Temporary on-site parking to be provided for all anticipated vehicles.
6.7 Site Cranage
Not Applicable.
6.8 Surface /Ground Water Management
During the construction, where surface water drainage arises, it will be
contained and managed to ensure no runoff from works enters existing surface
water network. Once constructed the surface water will drain to the abutting
drainage network.
7 Site Information - Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the construction
works are outlined in Table 1. However, it will be necessary that all
personnel involved in the project are responsible for ensuring the
requirements of the CEMP are followed. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
Table 1: Roles and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the
development project.
Role Roles and responsibilities
Applicant The Committee of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church will
have overall responsibility for the compliance with the
CEMP. They will appoint staff and contractors to deliver
the various elements of the development and oversee
works carried out on site.
Contractor Contractors will be hired to carry out all works on site. All
contractors on site are required to comply with all
elements of the CEMP.
Site manager The site manager will be responsible for the day-to-day
management of the site including compliance of all
personnel with the CEMP, in addition to Health & Safety,
Environmental and Quality elements. The site manager is
responsible for ensuring that all people on-site are provided
with relevant information concerning environmental
protection. The site manager will be responsible for
overseeing any environmental monitoring programmes,
carrying out site environmental inspections and audits as
necessary, and will co-ordinate the environmental
monitoring programme. All records of incidents and
environmental issues will be collated and maintained by the
site manager. The Site manager will also be responsible for
reviewing all risk assessment method statements and
ensuring an appropriate programme of toolbox talks are
developed and effectively communicated. The site
manager will be responsible for overall waste management
issues arising from the project. These would include
Implementation and monitoring of waste minimisation,
segregation and safe disposal measures, Dissemination of
waste reduction, and waste management procedures to all
relevant personnel on site.
Monitoring Not applicable.
All Staff and
Subcontractors
All staff and subcontractors have the responsibility to
comply with the CEMP Subcontractors including RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
environmental procedures on site to minimise
environmental impacts, avoid pollution on-site, including
noise and dust, and to respond quickly and effectively to
an incident to avoid or limit environmental impacts. All
incidents must be reported to the site manager
immediately.
7.1 Training and Awareness
As part of site induction for all personnel, a copy of the CEMP will be
provided to and discussed with all on-site staff. This would include discussing
the elements outlined in the CEMP including sensitive receptors on site and
measures in place to mitigate impacts on these receptors.
As part of toolbox talks relevant elements of the CEMP should be discussed
particularly when working in areas with sensitive receptors, or where there is
potential to impact biodiversity on site. Training records of all personnel on
site should be reviewed and copies held centrally. This is particularly
important for those operating excavators, other heavy machinery and with
environmental certification to deal with incidents on site.
7.2 Reporting
It is the responsibility of Site manager that a record of all quantities and
natures of all wastes reused / recycled and exported off-site during the
project are maintained in a Waste File at the Project office.
The following information shall be recorded for each load of waste exported
off-site:
1. Waste Type EWC Code and description.
2. Volume of waste collected.
3. Waste collection contractor’s Waste Collection Permit Number and
collection receipt including vehicle registration number.
4. Destination of waste load including Waste Permit / Licence number of
facility.
5. Description of how waste at facility shall be treated i.e. disposal /
recovery / export
6. An indicative template is contained in Figure 4, to ensure that full
traceability of materials to its final destination. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
7. Verifiable and validated tracking and authorisation documentation
will be maintained for all wastes destined for re-use, recovery,
recycling or disposal. Justification will also be provided where a
disposal option had been employed. The waste records shall be
issued to Monaghan County Council as required / requested.
8 Site Monitoring and Management
8.1 Noise & Vibration Monitoring
The construction of the project will involve the use of noise generating
construction plant. There will also be an increase in noise relating to delivery of
materials to site. It is intended that noise from the construction phase of the
development will be kept to a minimum in accordance with:
“BS 5228: Noise Control on Construction on Open Sites”
Guidelines for the Treatment of Noise and Vibration in National Road
Schemes (NRA, 2014)
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations
2007, Part 5 - Noise and Vibration.
The proposed development shall comply with these documents during all
phases of construction. Construction work will not be performed at night and
will usually be limited to the hours indicated in the relevant planning permission.
The noise limits to be applied for the duration of the infrastructure works are
those specified in the B Category of BS 5228 :2009 +A1 2014. These limits are
summarised below and will be applied at the nearest sensitive receptors to the
works.
Night (23:00-07:00) = 50dB Evening (19:00-23:00) = 60dB Day (07:00-19:00) = 70dB RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
The total noise (LAeq) which should not be exceeded during daytime is
therefore 70dB. Allowable Vibration (in terms of peak particle velocity) at the
closest part of sensitive property to the source of vibration, at a frequency of:
All works on site shall comply with BS 5228-2009 which gives detailed guidance
on the control of noise and vibration from construction activities. In general, the
contractor shall implement the following mitigation measures during the
proposed infrastructure works:
Avoid unnecessary revving of engines and switch off equipment when
not required. Keep internal haul roads well maintained and avoid steep
gradients.
Minimise drop height of materials.
Start-up plant sequentially rather than all together More specifically the
Contractor shall ensure that: Regular and effective maintenance by
trained personnel is carried out to reduce noise and / or vibration from
plant and machinery. The selection of construction plant with low
potential for generating noise the siting of noisy construction plant as far
from neighbouring properties as possible.
The erection of temporary barriers around items such as generators or
compressors if required.
Figure 2 Acoustic Machinery Enclosure
Any and all ancillary plant shall be positioned so as to cause minimal noise
disturbance. An acoustically screened area should be provided on the site
specifically for noisy operations such as grinding and cutting metal (Figure 2).
Hours are limited during which site activities likely to create high levels of noise
and vibration are carried out.
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
All diesel engine powered plant shall be fitted with effective air intake silencers.
All compressors shall be “sound reduced” models fitted with properly lined and
sealed acoustic covers which shall be kept closed whenever the machines are
in use.
All ancillary pneumatic percussive tools shall be fitted with mufflers or silences
of the type recommended by the manufacturers, and where commercially
available, dampened tools and accessories shall be used. All ancillary plant,
such as generators and pumps, shall be positioned so as to cause minimum
noise disturbance. If operating outside the normal working week acoustic
enclosures shall be provided.
Notwithstanding the above, the developer shall comply with any requirements
set out in the Codes of Practice from the Drainage Division, the Roads, Streets
& Traffic Department and the Noise & Air Pollution Section.
8.2 Air Quality, Dust Control & Monitoring
Not applicable.
9. Demolition
In all cases the most efficient and environmentally sensitive methodologies will
be used in the demolition process. The main demolition works will comprise of
the removal of the existing dwelling on the site.
Waste materials will be grouped and segregated for removal off site to an
approved licenced disposal/recycling facility.
The demolition will include the soft strip out and removal of any hazardous
material to start with and a hazardous material survey will be carried out by a
competent person prior to any works starting on demolition.
If asbestos is identified during the demolition, removal will be carried out by a
specialist sub-contractor who will be responsible for the removal,
transportation, and disposal, of all hazardous materials to an approved licenced
disposal facility.
Proposed demolition sequence is as follows:
Securing and establishing the site area RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
Survey of existing services on site.
Disconnecting/capping existing services.
Decommissioning and demolition of the existing services to buildings
Removal of hazardous materials to a licenced facility
Soft strip out.
Demolition of existing buildings and ancillary structures
Landscaping/surfacing removal
Disposal of the arising’s
Temporary works to be carried out in accordance with Structural
Engineers design where necessary.
10. Waste Management
This section of the CEMP sets out a basic structure for a Site Waste
Management Plan and how the construction company will best use them
to improve and manage our operations at all stages of site activity.
All waste will be source separated into recyclable and general non-recyclable
waste. In addition to general waste bins and recycling bins, there will also be
bins provided for the storage of glass, batteries, and printer cartridges.
General waste and recycling waste shall be stored in secure designated
external waste storage areas, located a short distance away from each of
the site buildings.
The waste management areas are to be located on flat ground and will
allow flexibility for change in the future. These areas will allow for the
correct and legally compliant segregation, storage, movement,
handling, processing, and off-site disposal of waste. Sufficient access and
egress will be allowed to facilitate the movement of bins to the collection
point.
10.1 Construction Waste Management
All vehicle and plant oils and liquid construction materials shall be
stored in secure impermeable storage units. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
All empty containers containing residual quantities of oils, greases and
hydrocarbon based liquids shall be stored in a dedicated, clearly
labelled impermeable container.
In order to ensure that the construction contractor correctly
segregate waste materials, it is the responsibility of the site manager
to ensure all staff are informed by means of clear signage and verbal
instruction and made responsible for ensuring site housekeeping and
the proper segregation of construction waste materials.
It will be the responsibility of the site manager to ensure that a written
record of all quantities and natures of wastes exported off-site are
maintained on-site in a Waste File at the Project office.
It is the responsibility of the site manager that all contracted waste
haulage drivers hold an appropriate Waste Collection Permit for
the transport of waste loads and that all waste materials are
delivered to an appropriately licenced or permitted waste facility
(http://facilityregister.nwcpo.ie/) in compliance with the following
relevant Regulations: Waste Management (Collection Permit)
Regulations 2007 (SI No. 820 of 2007) Waste Management
(Collection Permit) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SI No. 87 of 2008)
Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations
S.I.821 of 2007 and the Waste Facility Permit under the Waste
Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Amendment
Regulations S.I.86 of 2008.
It is proposed that waste materials will be collected and stored in
separate clearly labelled skips and suitable containers in a defined
and separate waste storage area in the site compound and that
these materials will be collected by a Permitted Waste Contractor
holding an appropriate Waste Collection permit in compliance with
Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2007 (SI No.
820 of 2007) and Waste Management (Collection Permit)
Amendment Regulations 2008 (SI No. 87 of 2008) and that they will
be sent for disposal or further processing to appropriately Permitted
/ Licensed Waste Facilities in compliance with Waste Management
(Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations S.I. No. 821 of 2007 and
the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration)
Amendment Regulations S.I. No. 86 of 2008.
Prior to the commencement of the Project, the site manager shall
identify a permitted Waste Contractor(s) who shall be engaged to
collect and dispose of all inert and hazardous wastes arising from RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
the project works.
The site manager shall maintain copies of all Waste Collection
Permits and copies of the Waste Facility Permit or Waste Licence to
which waste materials are exported to. The site manager shall ensure
that all Permits/Licences are within date.
All waste soils prior to being exported off-site, shall be classified as
inert, non-hazardous, or hazardous in accordance with the EPA’s
Waste Classification Guidance – List of Waste & Determining if
Waste is Hazardous or Non-Hazardous document to ensure that the
waste material is transferred by an appropriately permitted waste
collection permit holder and brought to an appropriately permitted
or licensed waste facility.
This section of the CEMP describes how construction waste shall be
minimised and how the re-use and recycling of wastes shall be
maximised.
Figure 3: On-Site Resource Management & Waste Reuse Recycling and Management RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
Materials shall be ordered on an “as needed” basis to prevent over
supply and preventing damage to bulk orders stored on-site.
Materials shall be stored and handled in a manner that minimises the
generation of damaged materials.
Materials shall be ordered in appropriate sequence to minimise
materials stored on site.
All staff and Sub contractors shall be advised through inductions and
toolbox talks on how to dispose of their waste correctly on-site.
Broken concrete blocks and excess aggregate materials shall be
segregated and stored off-site for use as hard standing material on
future projects. This will result in the following positive impacts:
Reduction in the requirement for virgin aggregate materials from
quarries
Reduction in energy required to extract, process and transport virgin
aggregates.
Reduced HGV movements associated with the delivery of imported
aggregates to the site.
Reduction in the amount of landfill space required to accept C&D
waste.
Excess wood will be segregated in separate skips and sent for
recycling.
Plastic arising from general waste or packaging will be segregated
and stored in separate skips.
Metals waste shall be stored in dedicated skips.
Topsoil that is stripped shall be retained in managed bunds to
prevent erosion and reduce the leaching of minerals from the soil.
Any hazardous material (e.g. unknown hotspot, underground tanks)
discovered during the course of the construction phase shall be
isolated and the removal of contaminated materials shall be
managed by the site manager.
Waste Soils & Stones Expert
Excavated excess soils and stones which have been analysed and
characterised as inert shall be exported to appropriately
permitted/licensed acceptance facilities.
11. Health & Safety
Construction and demolition works will be carried out in such a way as to limit,
as far as practicable, adverse environmental impact. Works will be carried out
in accordance with the following general provisions: RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
As part of the Construction Method Statement, the process will ensure that
construction techniques and materials used are a fundamental consideration
of the design and intended long-term use, the aim below is achieved:
Design for durability and low maintenance.
Design for flexibility and adaptability.
Use of materials from sustainable sources.
Use of local materials where possible.
Safety, health, and environmental issues on the development will be a primary
consideration in the construction methods adopted. The construction team will
develop detailed Health & Safety Plans, specific environmental, fire and
accident procedures to suit the construction sequence and methodology of
the development.
11.1 Pest Control
It is recommended that a rodent and pest control plan is put in place so as to
manage and limit any potential disturbance to populations that may utilise the
site. The pest control plan should be in accordance with the Chartered Institute
of Environmental Health “Pest minimisation best practice for the Construction
Industry guidelines” or a similar approved standard.
https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/media/24806
12 Emergency Procedures (Environmental)
The risk of spilling fuel is at its greatest during refueling of plant. All
refueling of major plant and equipment will take place on an
impermeable surface within a designated area of the site compound
greater than 10m away from any drains. The vehicles and equipment will
not be left unattended during refueling. Spill kits and hydrocarbon
absorbent packs will be stored in this area and operators will be fully
trained in the use of this equipment.
Diesel pumps and similar equipment will be placed on drip trays to collect
minor spillages or leaks. All equipment must be checked regularly.
Fuel, oil and chemical storage will be sited within a bund of adequate
capacity. The bund must be located at least 10 metres away from drains,
ditches, excavations, and other locations where it may cause pollution. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
All materials will be stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Epoxy mortars and chemical-based materials/sealants will be
stored in secure containers with relevant warnings shown on the storage
unit. Spill kits will be located adjacent to storage areas and used in the
event of spillages.
13 Conclusion.
This CEMP sets out likely and anticipated construction methodology, waste
management of site and phasing which will be developed by a main
contractor prior to commencement of construction on site.
Signed:
______________________________________
Stephen Moffett
FOR MOFFETT ARCHITECTURAL
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
Committee of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
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Refurbishment Demolition Asbestos Survey
Client: Committee of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Derryvally
Ballybay
Co. Monaghan
Contact: Robert Sloan
Site Address: First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Derryvally
Ballybay
Co. Monaghan
Date: 05/12/2024
Surveyor: Thomas Tiernan
Survey No.: A-03685
Report Issue: Final
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
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Contents Page
1. Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Survey Type ..................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Survey Methodology ....................................................................................................................... 6
5. Sample Analysis ............................................................................................................................... 6
6. Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings (ACMs) ....................................................................... 6
7. Material Assessment Algorithms .................................................................................................... 9
8. Asbestos Data Sheets .................................................................................................................... 11
9. Laboratory Analysis Results .......................................................................................................... 13
10. Asbestos Register ..................................................................................................................... 14
11. No Asbestos Detected Register ............................................................................................... 15
12. Specific Exclusions and Caveats ............................................................................................... 16
13. Legislation and Code of Practice .............................................................................................. 16
14. Conclusions and Recommendations ........................................................................................ 16
15. Drawings .................................................................................................................................. 17
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1. Executive Summary
A Refurbishment Demolition Asbestos Survey has been undertaken to First Ballybay
Presbyterian Church, Derryvally, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan by Asbestos Safe. The survey was
intrusive and was limited to accessible areas.
The survey was carried out by Thomas Tiernan and completed on 05/12/2024.
During the survey the following Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) were identified:
First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Sample No. Relevant
Report
Section
Location – Description Result Material
Assessment
Algorithm
S001 8 Ground Floor Old
accommodation (001) -
Cement pipe - Cement
Product
Chrysotile, Amosite,
Crocidolite
6
S002 8 1st Floor Old school (002) -
Ceiling - Textured Coating
Chrysotile 2
No Other Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) were detected during the survey.
This report cannot be used for contractual or engineering purposes unless this sheet is
signed where indicated by the surveyor. The report must also be designated ‘final’ on the
cover sheet.
Please note that Asbestos Safe cannot be held responsible for the way in which a client
interprets or acts upon the results.
This report must be read in its entirety including any appendices. Asbestos Safe accepts no
responsibility for sub-division of this report.
This report is for the sole use of Committee of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church and can be
assigned to any third party, with the expressed written consent of Asbestos Safe.
Signed:
Date: 12 December 2024
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2. Introduction
Asbestos Safe have carried out a Refurbishment Demolition Asbestos Survey to First
Ballybay Presbyterian Church, Derryvally, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan on 05/12/2024.
Asbestos Safe have been requested to provide the following services:
• To provide an experienced asbestos survey team to site to carry out a refurbishment
demolition asbestos survey, as outlined in HSG 264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide.
• To take representative samples of any materials suspected of containing asbestos
and to analyse these in accordance with HSE document HSG 248 – ‘Asbestos: The
analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures.
• To prepare a detailed written report showing the location, extent and condition of all
identified asbestos installations along with any remedial recommendations
necessary.
• The data from the reports will also be used to assist in the customer’s duty to
manage asbestos and to provide suitable & sufficient risk assessments for staff &
contractors.
NOTE: Material risk assessment scores have been included in this report to assist the
customer in future management plans.
This document was written by Neal Christopher on 12 December 2024.
This survey report must be read in conjunction with any other associated asbestos survey
reports, and also read in conjunction with Section 1 Executive Summary, 8 Asbestos Data
Sheets, 9 Laboratory Analysis Results, 10 Asbestos Register, 11 Specific Exclusions and
Caveats, and 13 Conclusions and Recommendations. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
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3. Survey Type
Refurbishment & Demolition Survey
A refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before any refurbishment or demolition
work is carried out. This type of survey is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably
practicable, all ACMs in the area where the refurbishment work will take place or in the
whole building if demolition is planned. The survey will be fully intrusive and involve
destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas, including those that may be
difficult to reach. A refurbishment and demolition survey m ay also be required in other
circumstances, eg when more intrusive maintenance and repair work will be carried out or
for plant removal or dismantling.
In this type of survey, the asbestos is identified so it can be removed (rather than managed).
This survey does not normally assess the condition of the asbestos, other than to indicate
areas of damage or where additional asbestos debris may be present. Where the materials
sampled are found to contain asbestos, other similar materials or components have been
presumed to contain asbestos. As part of the Refurbishment & Demolition Survey the
current condition of any proven or presumed ACMs will be recorded. Any urgent remedial
works required to reduce the risk of exposure to airborne asbestos fibres will be highlighted.
Any areas which need further investigation will also be highlighted.
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4. Survey Methodology
The external and internal areas were inspected to visually locate those materials suspected
of containing asbestos. Where required, representative samples of materials suspected of
containing asbestos were taken in a safe and controlled manner as per guidelines set out in
HSG 264. Materials of a similar type were representatively sampled on the assumption that
surfaces identical to a sampled location were of a similar composition.
5. Sample Analysis
Bulk samples of suspected Asbestos Containing Materials were taken to determine the
nature and extent of the material, and the results of the laboratory analysis can be found in
section 8. Laboratory Analysis Results. The bulk sampling was carried out in accordance HSG
248 Asbestos: The analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures. Samples
were taken in grip seal bags and the sample location has been safely sealed to reduce the
risk of airborne asbestos fibre release.
Sample analysis was carried out by UKAS accredited laboratory G&L Consultancy Ltd. The
analysis of the bulk samples is conducted using polarised light microscopy.
Photographs were taken of all sample locations unless otherwise stated. Materials of a
similar type were only occasionally sampled, as it was assumed that other similar materials
visually inspected were of a similar composition.
6. Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings (ACMs)
Sprayed coatings applied in Ireland were typically a mixture of hydrated asbestos cement
containing up to 85% asbestos, mainly amosite but crocidolite and mixtures have been used.
Primarily used for anti-condensation and acoustic control and fire protectio n to structural
steelwork. It is a friable material but if in a good condition and unlikely to be disturbed
presents no immediate danger, however it is likely to release fibres, if disturbed especially
during repair and maintenance work. As it ages the binding medium of sprayed asbestos
may degrade with the consequent release of more fibres.
Thermal insulation to boilers, vessels, pipe work, valves, pumps etc also known as hand
applied lagging. Lagging may have a protective covering of cloth, tape, paper, metal or a
surface coating of cement. All types of asbestos may be found in lagging and the content
can vary between 15 and 85% asbestos with the protective papers being up to 100%
chrysotile. The likelihood of fibre release depends upon its composition, friability and state
of repair, but it is particularly susceptible to damage and disturban ce through maintenance
work or the action of water leaks.
Asbestos insulating boards usually contain between 16 to 40% amosite, although boards
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of damage or abrasion. Work on asbestos insulation board can give rise to high levels of
asbestos fibre.
Asbestos cement products as in roofing slates, wall cladding, permanent shuttering, flue,
rainwater and vent pipes generally contain 10 to 15% of asbestos fibre bounded in Portland
cement, some flexible boards contain a small proportion of cellulose. All three types of
asbestos have been used in the manufacture of asbestos cement. The asbestos fibres in
asbestos cement are usually firmly bound in the cement matrix and will be released only if
the material is mechanically damaged or as it deteriorates with age.
Ropes seals and yarns are usually high in asbestos content, approaching 100% and all three
types of asbestos have been used in their manufacture. They were used as in the pipe
lagging process and in pipe jointing and also for packing materials as in heat/fire resistant
boiler, oven and flue sealing or anywhere thermal of fire protection was required. The risk
of fibre release depends upon the structure of the material; bonded gasket material is
unlikely to release asbestos but an unbonded woven material may give rise to high fibre
release especially if when damaged or frayed.
Cloth, thermal insulation and lagging including fire resistant blankets, mattresses and
protective curtains, gloves, aprons, overalls etc. All types of asbestos have been used in the
manufacture but since the mid 60's the majority has been chrysotile, the content of which
can be up to 100 %.
Millboard, paper and CAF gaskets usually have an asbestos content approaching 100% with
all three types of asbestos being used in their manufacture. They were used for insulation of
electrical equipment and for thermal insulation. Asbestos paper has been used as a laminate
for fireproofing to various fibre panels. These materials are on some occasions not well
bonded and will release asbestos fibres if subject to abrasion and wear.
Bitumen felts, coatings and sink pads may contain asbestos either bound in the bitumen
matrix or as an asbestos paper liner. These materials are not likely to present a hazard
during normal installation or use but, should be removed and disposed of in compliance
with any regulation applicable.
Thermoplastic floor tiles can contain up to 25% asbestos usually chrysotile, PVC vinyl floor
tiles and unbacked PVC flooring normally 7-10% chrysotile and asbestos paper backed PVC
flooring the paper backing may contain up to 100% chrysotile. Fibre release is not normally
an issue but may occur when the material is cut or subjected to abrasion.
Textured coatings or decorative coatings on walls and ceilings usually contain 3-5%
chrysotile. Fibre release may occur when subjected to abrasion.
Mastics, sealants, putties and floor tile adhesives may contain small amounts of asbestos.
The only possible risk is from sanding of hardened material when appropriate precautions
should be taken.
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Reinforced plastic and resin composites, used for toilet cisterns, seats, banisters, window
seals, lab bench tops, brakes and clutches in machines. The plastics usually contain 1-10%
chrysotile and were used in for example car batteries to improve the acid resistance. Resins
may contain between 20 and 50% amosite, but because of its composition fibre release is
likely to be low.
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7. Material Assessment Algorithms
HSG 264 calls for all samples identified as being ACMs to be subject to a Material
Assessment Algorithm, in order to assess the potential for fibre release when subject to
a standard disturbance. The factors to be considered are;
A Product Type Scored 1-3
B Extent of Damage or Deterioration Scored 0-3
C Surface Treatment Scored 0-3
D Asbestos Type Scored 1-3
For each of these factors a score is allocated and the results are added together to give a
result between 0 and 12. Scores are interpreted as follows:
<5: Very Low
5-6: Low
7-9: Medium
>9: High
This material assessment purely assesses the condition of the material. It identifies the
materials that present a higher risk of fibre release if disturbed. This algorithm does not
automatically mean that those materials with a higher score should be gi ven a higher
priority for remedial work. Rather, this score should be considered along with other
factors involved, such as the location of the material (for example; outside, inside, in
plant areas, by or in ventilation systems), its extent, occupancy and the type of activity
likely to affect it. Factors effecting such activity are, for example, that it may be only
accessed during major works or alternatively, occupants undertake actions which may
easily disturb it during everyday activity.
Priority Assessment Algorithm
The priority assessment involves combining the materials assessment with the human exposure
potential for the ACM’s based on the likely use and maintenance activities in the locations where
ACM’s were found. Using these risk algorithms we can assign a priority action for dealing with
the risk from the ACM’s found.
A Normal Occupant Activity Main type of activity in the area Scored 0-3
Secondary activities for the area Scored 0-3
Average of score from main activity and secondary activity (max score of 3)
B Likelihood of Disturbance Location Scored 0-3
Accessibility Scored 0-3
Extent/amount Scored 0-3
Average score from location, accessibility and extent/amount (max score of 3)
C Human Exposure Potential Number of occupants Scored 0-3
Frequency of use of area Scored 0-3
Average time area is in use Scored 0-3
Average score from no. of occupants, frequency of use and average time (max score of 3)
D Maintenance Activity Type of maintenance activity Scored 0-3
Frequency of maintenance activity Scored 0-3
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TOTAL PRIORITY ASSESSMENT SCORE
(this is the occupant activity score added together with the three average scores) (maximum
score of 12)
TOTAL OVERALL SCORE
(this is the Material Assessment Score added to the Priority Assessment Score) (maximum
score of 24)
The Total Overall Score can be interpreted as follows:
<11: Very Low risk
12-17: Medium risk
>18: High risk
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8. Asbestos Data Sheets
ASBESTOS SAFETY DATA SHEET
Survey No. A-03685
Survey Type RDAS
Survey Date 05/12/2024
Surveyor Thomas Tiernan
Client Name Committee of First Ballybay
Presbyterian Church
Site Address First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Derryvally
Ballybay
Co. Monaghan
Location Ground Floor Old accommodation
(001) - Cement pipe
Sample Range S001
Extent 1 lin m
MATERIAL ASSESSMENT ALGORITHM
Product type Cement Product Score 1
Extent of damage/deterioration Medium damage Score 2
Surface treatment Sealed Score 1
Asbestos type Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite Score 3
Total 7
RECOMMENDATIONS Remove if likely to be disturbed by works
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ASBESTOS SAFETY DATA SHEET
Survey No. A-03685
Survey Type RDAS
Survey Date 05/12/2024
Surveyor Thomas Tiernan
Client Name Committee of First Ballybay
Presbyterian Church
Site Address First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Derryvally
Ballybay
Co. Monaghan
Location 1st Floor Old school (002) - Ceiling
Sample Range S002
Extent 60 m²
MATERIAL ASSESSMENT ALGORITHM
Product type Textured Coating Score 1
Extent of damage/deterioration Good condition Score 0
Surface treatment Composite Score 0
Asbestos type Chrysotile Score 1
Total 2
RECOMMENDATIONS Remove if likely to be disturbed by works
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9. Laboratory Analysis Results
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10. Asbestos Register
First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Sample
No.
Relevant
Report
Section
Location –
Description
Qty Result Condition Risk Material
Assessment
Algorithm
Recommended
Action
S001 8 Ground Floor
Old
accommodation
(001) - Cement
pipe - Cement
Product
1lin m Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite
Medium
damage
Medium 6 Remove if likely
to be disturbed
by works
S002 8 1st Floor Old
school (002) -
Ceiling -
Textured Coating
60m² Chrysotile Good
condition
Very
Low
2 Remove if likely
to be disturbed
by works
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11. No Asbestos Detected Register
First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Sample No. Location – Description Photo
S003 External Windows (003) - Putty -
Putty
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12. Specific Exclusions and Caveats
• No inspection was carried out on live internal electrical or mechanical plant
• No inspection was carried out of any areas outside the agreed scope of works
All reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that the contents and findings of this report
are accurate and true. Although every effort is made to locate all asbestos containing
materials, it is impossible to rule out the likelihood that undiscovered asbestos containing
materials may be present. If the building is to undergo major refurbishment/demolition, it is
recommended that the persons carrying out the work are made aware of this and take
sufficient precautions, as may be appropriate, to ensure the health and safety of themselves
or their employees and any other parties who may be affected by the works.
13. Legislation and Code of Practice
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations 2006 amended
2010, apply to work where there is or maybe asbestos fibres present. These regulations
apply to any person or employer working with or removing asbestos.
In addition, The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 also
apply to any building, installation, repair, demolition and asbestos removal works.
14. Conclusions and Recommendations
The fibre cement pipe, located on the exterior, contains Chrysotile, Amosite and Crocidolite
asbestos. The pipe has a medium level of damage and poses a low risk.
The textured coatings, located on ceiling on first floor, contain Chrysotile asbestos. The
textured coatings are in good condition and pose a very low risk.
If the Asbestos Containing Materials are affected by refurbishment works they must be
removed by a competent asbestos contractor. The resulting waste must be disposed of as
'Asbestos Waste' at a licensed facility. On completion of the works a Certificate o f
Cleanliness must be issued by an independent asbestos analyst.
No Other Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) were detected during the survey.
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15. Drawings
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By Products Waste Management Plan
Proposed Development at
Ballybay Presbyterian Church, Derryvally, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Prepared by Stephen Moffett,
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Client Name: The Committee of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Project Title: Curtilage, Access & Parking Works
Development Description:
The Committee of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church are applying to the above
planning authority for planning permission to carry out works to the curtilage &
site area of same. Said church is listed within the Record of Protected Structures
within the current Monaghan County Development Plan, Ref. No. 41401809 &
is also listed within the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) with
‘Regional’ rating & Ref. No. 41401826
The works shall include: a) Demolition of former school building to Northern side
of site. b) Creation of new vehicular site entrance from public road to Northern
Boundary, which includes the partial removal of boundary wall. c) Creation of
vehicular access route from said new entrance, to perimeter hard standing
area of church building. d) Conversion & adaption of existing tennis court area
to lined-out car parking, with additional disabled parking provided to south of
church building. e) Re-grading of perimeter driveway / hard standing area to
church building, to include low level perimeter railing, drainage works & tar-
and-chip type surfacing. f) Replastering & repair of entrance piers to West of
site. All along with other associated ancillary site works at Derryvally, Ballybay,
Co. Monaghan.
Quality Assurance – Approval Status
Issue Date Prepared By Checked By Approved By
0 6/6/25 SM SM
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Disclaimer
This report has been prepared by Stephen Moffett, Moffett Architectural with all
reasonable care and diligence within the terms of the Contract with the Client,
incorporation of our General Terms and Conditions of Business and taking into
account of the resources devoted to us by agreement with the Client.
We disclaim any responsibility to the Client and others in respect of any matters
outside the scope of the above.
This report is confidential to the Client and we accept no responsibility of whatsoever
nature to third parties to whom this report, or any part hereof, is made known. Any
such party relies on the report at its own risk.
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CONTENTS Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 OVERVIEW OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN IRELAND
2.1 National Level 5
2.2 Regional Level 6
2.3 Legislative Requirements 8
2.3.1 Monaghan County Council Waste By-Laws 9
2.3.2 Local Authority Guidelines 10
2.4 Regional Waste Management Service Providers and Facilities 11
3.0 DESIGN APPROACH
3.1 Designing for Prevention, Reuse and Recycling 12
3.2 Designing for Green Procurement 12
3.3 Designing for Off-Site Construction 13
3.4 Designing for Materials Optimisation during construction 13
3.5 Designing for Flexibility and Deconstruction 13
4.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
4.1 Location, Size and Scale of the Development 14
5.0 PROJECT DETAILS
6.0 KEY MATERIALS, QUANTITIES AND COSTS 6.1
Identification of waste stream generated 17
6.2 The List of Waste (LoW) Codes for each stream 17
6.3 The predicted quantity of material generated (tonnes) 19
6.4 The resource management rates for; 19
6.5 Cost benefits of resource management 20
6.5.1 Reuse 21
6.5.2 Recycle 21
6.5.3 Disposal 21
Figure 1 Site Location Plan 15
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Resource and Waste Management Plan (RWMP) has been prepared to ensure
that the management of resources and waste during the all phases of the proposed
development is undertaken in accordance with the current legal standards including,
the Waste Management Act 1966 as amended and associated Regulations,
Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 as amended, Litter Pollution Act 1997 as
amended, Monaghan County Council Segregation, Storage and Presentation of
Household and Commercial Waste Bye-Laws. In particular, this RWMP aims to provide
a robust strategy for storing, handling, collection and transport of the wastes
generated at site.
The RWMP aims to ensure maximum recycling, reuse and recovery of waste with
diversion from landfill, wherever possible. The RWMP also seeks to provide guidance
on the appropriate collection and transport of waste to prevent issues associated with
litter or more serious environmental pollution (e.g. contamination of soil or water
resources). The plan estimates the type and quantity of waste to be generated from
the proposed development during the operational phase and provides a strategy for
managing the different waste streams.
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2.0 OVERVIEW OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN IRELAND
2.1 National Level
The Irish Government issued a policy statement in September 1998, Changing Our
Way, which identified objectives for the prevention, minimisation, reuse, recycling,
recovery and disposal of waste in Ireland. The target for C&D waste in this report was
to recycle at least 50% of C&D waste within a five-year period (by 2003), with a
progressive increase to at least 85% over fifteen years (i.e. 2013).
In response to the Changing Our Ways report, a task force (Task Force B4) representing
the waste sector of the already established Forum for the Construction Industry,
released a report entitled ‘Recycling of Construction and Demolition Waste’
concerning the development and implementation of a voluntary construction
industry programme to meet the Government’s objectives for the recovery of C&D
waste.
In September 2020, the Irish Government published a policy document outlining a
new action plan for Ireland to cover the period of 2020-2025. This plan, ‘A Waste
Action Plan for a Circular Economy’ (WAPCE), replaces the previous national waste
management plan, “A Resource Opportunity” (2012), and was prepared in response
to the ‘European Green Deal’ which sets a roadmap for a transition to an altered
economical model, where climate and environmental challenges are turned into
opportunities.
The WAPCE sets the direction for waste planning and management in Ireland up to
2025. This reorientates policy from a focus on managing waste to a much greater
focus on creating circular patterns of production and consumption. Other policy
statements of a number of public bodies already acknowledge the circular economy
as a national policy priority.
The policy document contains over 200 measures across various waste areas
including circular economy, municipal waste, consumer protection and citizen
engagement, plastics and packaging, construction and demolition, textiles, green
public procurement, and waste enforcement.
One of the first actions to be taken was the development of the Whole of Government
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for Ireland to transition across all sectors and at all levels of Government toward
circularity and was issued in December 2021. It is anticipated that the Strategy will be
updated in full every 18 months to 2 years.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ireland issued ‘Best Practice Guidelines
for the Preparation of Resource & Waste Management Plans for Construction &
Demolition Projects’ in November 2021. These guidelines replace the previous 2006
guidelines issued by The National Construction and Demolition Waste Council
(NCDWC) and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
(DoEHLG) in 2006 10. The guidelines provide a practical approach which is informed
by best practice in the prevention and management of C&D wastes and resources
from design to construction of a project, including consideration of the
deconstruction of a project. These guidelines have been followed in the preparation
of this document and include the following elements:
- Predicted C&D wastes and procedures to prevent, minimise, recycle and reuse
wastes;
- Design teams roles and approach
- Relevant EU, national and local waste policy, legislation and guidelines;
- Waste disposal / recycling of C&D wastes on the site;
- Provision of training for resource manager (RM) and site personnel;
- Details of proposed record keeping system;
- Details of waste audit procedures and plan; and
- Details of consultation with relevant bodies i.e. waste recycling companies
Section 3 of the Guidelines identifies thresholds above which there is a requirement
for the preparation of a bespoke RWMP for developments. The new guidance
classifies developments on a two-tiered system. Developments which do not exceed
any of the following thresholds may be classed as Tier 1 development, which require
a simplified RWMP:
- New residential development of less than 10 dwellings.
- New commercial, industrial, infrastructural, institutional, educational, health
and other developments with an aggregate floor area less than 1,250m2
- Retrofit of 20 dwellings or less
- Retrofit of commercial, industrial, infrastructural, institutional, educational,
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- Demolition projects generating in total less than 100m3 in volume of C&D waste
Developments above these thresholds are classed as Tier-2 projects.
This development requires a RWMP as a Tier 2 development since there are more than
10 residential dwellings proposed on the site.
Other guidelines followed in the preparation of this report include ‘Construction and
Demolition Waste Management – a handbook for Contractors and Site Managers’,
published by FÁS and the Construction Industry Federation in 2002 and the previous
guidelines ‘Best Practice Guidelines for the Preparation of Waste Management Plans
for Construction and Demolition Projects’ (2006).
These guidance documents are considered to define best practice for C&D projects
in Ireland and describe how C&D projects are to be undertaken such that
environmental impacts and risks are minimised and maximum levels of waste
recycling are achieved.
2.2 Regional Level
The development is located in the Local Authority area of Monaghan County Council
(MCC).
The regional plan sets out the following strategic targets for waste management in the
region that are relevant to the development:
Achieve a recycling rate of 50% of managed municipal waste by 2020;
and
Reduce to 0% the direct disposal of unprocessed residual municipal
waste to landfill (from 2016 onwards) in favour of higher value pre-
treatment processes and indigenous recovery practices.
Municipal landfill charges in Ireland are based on the weight of waste disposed. In the
Leinster region, charges are approximately 130- 150 euros per tonne of waste which
includes a 75 euro per tonne landfill levy introduced under the Waste Management
(Landfill Levy) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
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The Monaghan County development Plan 2025-2031 sets out a number of policies for
the County in line with the objectives of the waste management plan:
WMP 1
All proposals relating to management and disposal of Construction and
Demolition Materials and Waste must adhere to the Environmental Protection
Agency Best
Practice Guidelines for the preparation of Resource and Waste Management
Plans for Construction and Demolition Projects 2024, and any new or
updated/subsequent versions.
WMP 2
All development proposals on contaminated lands shall be accompanied by
a report from a qualified, expert consultant in remediation incorporating
international best practice and expertise on innovative ecological restoration
techniques. These include specialist planting and green initiatives that create
aesthetically improved sites, healthy environments and contribute to the
provision of new green open spaces as integral parts of newly created areas.
WMP 3
All development proposals on contaminated lands shall include a full
contaminated land risk assessment to demonstrate how:
• the proposed land use/s will be compatible with the protection of health
and safety (including the durability of structures and services), during both
construction and occupation, and
• any contaminated soil or water encountered will be appropriately dealt
with.
WMP 4
Development proposals for the infilling of lands with Construction and
Demolition Waste will only be acceptable where it is demonstrated that there
will be no adverse impact upon surface and groundwaters. These proposals
shall include measures for the prevention and mitigation of any perceived
impacts which satisfy the targets of any Waterbody and Catchment
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and Uisce Éireann and also any Source Protection Plans developed by Group
Water Schemes.
WMP 5
Development proposals for the infilling of lands for agricultural improvement,
shall only be acceptable where it is demonstrated by means of an Agricultural
Improvement Plan how the infilling of the lands will meet current farm
management requirements or proposed future expansion and will not
adversely affect water quality and biodiversity.
2.3 Legislative Requirements
The primary legislative instruments that govern waste management in Ireland and
applicable to the project are:
Waste Management Act 1996 as amended;
Environment Protection Agency Act 1997 as amended and
Litter Pollution Act 1997 as amended and
Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended.
These Acts and Subordinate Regulations enable the transposition of relevant
European Union Policy and Directives into Irish law.
One of the guiding principles of European waste legislation, which has in turn been
incorporated into the Waste Management Act 1966 as amended and subsequent
Irish legislation, is the principle of ‘Duty Of Care’. This implies that the waste producer
is responsible for waste from the time it is generated in through until its legal disposal
(including its method of disposal.) As it is not practical in most cases for the waste
producer to physically transfer all waste from where it is produced to the final disposal
area, waste contractors will be employed to physically transport waste to the final
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It is therefore imperative that the residents and the proposed facilities management
company undertaken on-site management of waste in accordance with all legal
requirements and employ suitably permitted/licenced contractors to undertake off-
site management of their waste in accordance with all legal requirements. This
includes the requirement that a waste contractor handle, transport and reuse/
recover/ recycle/ dispose of waste in a manner that ensures that no adverse
environmental impacts occur as a result of any of these activities.
A collection permit to transport waste must be held by each waste contractor which
is issued by the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO). Waste receiving
facilities must also be appropriately permitted or licensed. Operators of such facilities
cannot receive any waste, unless in possession of a Certificate of Registration (COR)
or waste permit granted by the relevant Local Authority under the Waste
Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended or a waste
Management (Industrial Emissions) licence granted by the EPA. The
COR/permit/licence held will specify the type and quantity of waste able to be
received, stored, sorted, recycled. Recovered and/or disposed of at the specified
site.
2.3.1 Monaghan County Council Waste Bye-Laws
Monaghan County Council introduced Waste Bye-Laws (Segregation, Storage and
Presentation of Household and Commercial Waste) in January 2019. The key
objectives of the Waste Bye-Laws are:
To encourage households and businesses to manage their waste in an
environmentally responsible manner.
To promote better segregation of household and commercial waste.
To ensure only authorised waste collectors are used to dispose of waste.
To reduce illegal dumping and backyard burning of waste
They want to encourage all householders and commercial premises to play their part
in the Circular economy and move away from the take, make and dispose, “Linear”
models of the past. Their key aim is to encourage and educate individuals to make
the right choices regarding their waste and to participate in an authorised waste
collection service. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
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Illegal dumping, as well as being unsightly, causes significant harm to the environment
and to wildlife. The dumping of waste, particularly food waste, can attract vermin
which has significant health and safety risks. Clean-up costs for illegal dumping is a
huge burden to the taxpayer, money which could be better spent on improving
public services within local communities.
2.4 Regional Waste Management Service Providers and Facilities
Various contractors offer waste collection services in the FCC region. Details of waste
collection permits (granted, pending and withdrawn) for the region are available
from the NWCPO.
As outlined in the regional waste management plan, there is a decreasing number of
landfills remain operational and are all operated by the private sector. There are a
number of other licensed and permitted facilities in operation in the region including
waste transfer stations, hazardous waste facilities and integrated waste management
facilities.
A copy of all CORs and waste permits issued by the Local Authorities are available
from the NWCPO website and all waste/IE licenses issued are available from the EPA.
3.0 DESIGN APPROACH
The client and the design team have integrated the ‘Best Practice Guidelines for the
Preparation of Resource & Waste Management Plans for Construction & Demolition
Projects’ guidelines into the design workshops, to help review processes, identify and
evaluate resource reduction measures and investigate the impact on cost, time,
quality, buildability, second life and management post demolition and construction.
Further details on these design principals can be found within the guidance
document.
The design team have undertaken the design process in line with the international
best practice principles to firstly prevent wastes, reuse where possible and thereafter
sustainably reduce and recover materials. The below sections have been the focal
point of the design process and material selections and will continued to be analysed
and investigated throughout the design process and when selecting material.
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The approaches presented are based on international principles of optimising
resources and reducing waste on construction projects through:
• Prevention;
• Reuse;
• Recycling;
• Green Procurement Principles;
• Off-Site Construction;
• Materials Optimisation; and
• Flexibility and Deconstruction.
3.1 Designing For Prevention, Reuse and Recycling
Undertaken at the outset and during project feasibility and evaluation the Client and
Design Team considered:
• Establishing the potential for any reusable site assets (buildings,
structures, equipment, materials, soils, etc.);
• The potential for refurbishment and refit of existing structures or buildings
rather than demolition and new build;
• Assessing any existing buildings on the site that can be refurbished either
in part or wholly to meet the Client requirements; and
• Enabling the optimum recovery of assets on site.
3.2 Designing for Green Procurement
Waste prevention and minimisation pre-procurement have been discussed and will
be further discussed in this section. The Design Team will discuss proposed design
solutions, encourage innovation in tenders and incentivise competitions to recognise
sustainable approaches. They should also discuss options for packaging reduction
with the main Contractor and subcontractors/suppliers using measures such as ‘Just-
in-Time’ delivery and use ordering procedures that avoid excessive waste. The Green
procurement extends from the planning stage into the detailed design and tender
stage and will be an ongoing part of the long-term design and selection process for
this development.
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To ensure manufacturers and construction companies adopt lean production
models, including maximising the reuse of materials onsite. This helps to reduce the
environmental impacts associated with transportation of materials and from waste
management activities. This includes investigating the use of standardised sizes for
certain materials to help reduce the amount of offcuts produced on site, focusing on
promotion and development of off-site manufacture.
3.5 Designing for Flexibility and Deconstruction
Design flexibility has and will be investigated throughout the design process to ensure
that where possible products (including buildings) only contain materials that can be
recycled and are designed to be easily disassembled. Material efficiency is being
considered for the duration and end of life of a building project to produce; flexible,
adaptable spaces that enable a resource-efficient, low-waste future change of use;
durability of materials and how they can be recovered effectively when
maintenance and refurbishment are undertaken and during
disassembly/deconstruction.
4.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
4.1 Location, Size and Scale of the Development
The area of the site at Derryvally, Ballybay is approximately 0.89 hectares. It is
accessed via public roads to the North & West of the site. It is bound by farmland on
the South & East boundaries.
The site location and boundary are shown in Figure 1, bordered in red.
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Figure 1 – Site Location Plan
Development Description:
a) Demolition of former school building to Northern side of site.
b) Creation of new vehicular site entrance from public road to Northern
Boundary, which includes the partial removal of boundary wall.
c) Creation of vehicular access route from said new entrance, to perimeter
hard standing area of church building.
d) Conversion & adaption of existing tennis court area to lined-out car parking,
with additional disabled parking provided to south of church building.
e) Re-grading of perimeter driveway / hard standing area to church building,
to include low level perimeter railing, drainage works & tar-and-chip type
surfacing. f) Replastering & repair of entrance piers to West of site. All along RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
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with other associated ancillary site works at Derryvally, Ballybay, Co.
Monaghan.
5.0 PROJECT DETAILS
This RWMP will be developed throughout the life of the proposed development. When
available, the below details shown must be included within this RWMP.
Main Contractor: Unappointed
Sub-Contractors: TBC
Site Manager: TBC
Contractors Address: TBC
Site Address: Derryvally, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Planning Ref. No.: New Application
Person producing RWMP: Stephen Moffett (Moffett Architectural)
Site Telephone Number: N/A
Site Email Address: N/A
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6.0 KEY MATERIALS, QUANTITIES AND COSTS
6.1 Identification of each waste stream generated
The typical non-hazardous and hazardous wastes that will be generated at the
proposed development will include the following:
Dry Mixed Recyclables (DMR) - include wastepaper (including newspapers,
magazines, brochures, catalogues, leaflets), cardboard and plastic
packaging, metal cans, plastic bottles, aluminium cans, tins and Tetra Pak
cartons;
Organic waste- food waste and green waste generated from plants/flowers,
Glass; and
Mixed Non-recyclable (MNR)/ General Waste.
In addition to the typical waste materials that will be generated at the development
on a daily basis, there will be some additional waste types generated in small
quantities which will need to be managed separately including:
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (both hazardous and non-
hazardous);
Chemicals (paints, adhesive, resins, detergents, etc.
Light bulbs
Textiles;
Furniture and other bulky wastes;
Wastes should be segregated into the above waste types to ensure compliance with
waste legislation and guidance whilst maximising the re-use, recycling and recovery
of waste with diversion from landfill wherever possible.
6.2 The List of Waste (LoW) Code for each stream
In 1994, the European Waste Catalogue and Hazardous Waste List were published by
the European Commission. In 2002, the EPA published a document titled the European
Waste Catalogue and Hazardous Waste List 18, which was condensed version of the
original two documents and their subsequent amendments. This document has
recently been replaced by the EPA ‘Waste Classification – List of Waste & Determining
if Waste is Hazardous or Non-Hazardous’ which became valid from the 1st June 2015. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
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This waste classification system applies across the EU and is the basis for all national
and international waste reporting, such as those associated with waste collection
permits, CORs, permits and licenses and EPA National Waste Database.
Under the classification system, different types of wastes are fully defined by a code.
The List of Waste (LoW) code (is referred to as European Waste Code or EWC) for
typical waste materials expected to be generated during the operation of the
proposed development are provided in Table 1 below.
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Table 1 – Typical waste types generated and EWC’s (Individual waste types may
contain hazardous substances)
WASTE MATERIAL LoW / EWC Code
Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics 17 01 01-03 & 07
Wood, glass and plastic 17 02 01-03
Treated wood, glass, plastic, containing hazardous substances 17-02-04*
Bitumenous mixtures, coal tar and tarred products 17 03 01*, 02 & 03*
Metals (including their alloys) and cable 17 04 0-11
Soil and stones 17 05 03* & 04
Gypsum-based construction material 17 08 01* & 02
Paper and cardboard 20 01 01
Mixed C&D Waste 17 09 04
Green waste 20 02 01
Electrical and electronic components 200135&36
Batteries and accumulators 200133&34
Liquid fuels 13 07 01-10
Chemicals (solvents, pesticides, paintss, adhesives, detergents etc) 20 01 13, 19, 27-30
Insulation materials 17 06 04
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6.3 The predicted quantity of material generated (in tonnes)
Project specific resource and waste management targets for the site have been
provisionally set. Please refer to Table 2 below. The information contained within Table
2 should be updated for these targets. It is expected for projects of this nature that a
minimum of 70% of waste is fully re-used, recycled or recovered.
Mixed C&D = 220 TONNES
Reuse / Recycle / Recovery percentage = 80% Disposal percentage = 20%
Timber = 6 TONNES
Reuse / Recycle / Recovery percentage = 10% Disposal percentage = 90%
Plasterboard = 8 TONNES
Reuse / Recycle / Recovery percentage = 100% Disposal percentage = 0%
Metals = 1 TONNE
Reuse / Recycle / Recovery percentage = 95% Disposal percentage = 5%
Concrete = 6 TONNES
Reuse / Recycle / Recovery percentage = 90% Disposal percentage = 10%
6.4 The resource management routes for;
- Prevention
- Reuse of resources and recycling
- Energy recovery
- Backfilling
The Irish Government issued a policy statement in September 1998 titled as ‘Changing
Our Ways’ which identified objectives for the prevention, minimisation, reuse,
recycling, recovery and disposal of waste in Ireland. A heavy emphasis was placed
on reducing reliance on landfill and finding alternative methods for managing waste.
Amongst other things, Changing Our Ways stated a target of at least 35% recycling of
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A further policy document ‘Preventing and Recycling Waste Delivering Change’ was
published in 2002. This document proposed a number of programmes to increase
recycling of waste and allow diversion from landfill. The need for waste minimisation
at source was considered a priority.
The view was also supported by a review of sustainable development policy in Ireland
and achievements to date, which was conducted in 2002, entitled ‘Making Irelands
Development Sustainable- Review, Assessment and Future Action’. This document
also stressed the need to break the link between economic growth and waste
generation, again through waste minimisation and reuse of discarded material.
In order to establish the progress of the Government policy document Changing Our
Ways, a review document was published in April 2004 entitled ‘Taking Stock and
Moving forward’. Covering the period 1998-2003, the aim of this document was to
assess progress to date with regard to waste management in Ireland, to consider
developments since the policy framework and the local authority waste
management plans were put in place, and to identify measures that could be
undertaken to further support progress towards the objectives outlined in Changing
Our Ways.
In particular, Taking Stock and Moving Forward noted a significant increase in the
amount of waste being brought to the local authority landfills. The report noted that
one of the significant challenges in the coming years was the extension of the dry
recyclable services.
In September 2020, the Irish Government published a new policy document outlining
a new action plan for Ireland to cover the period of 2020-2025. This plan ‘A Waste
Action Plan for a Circular Economy’ (WAPCE), was prepared in response to the
‘European Green Deal’ which sets a roadmap for a transition to a new economy,
where climate and environmental challenges are turned into opportunities, replacing
the previous national waste management plan ‘A Resource Economy’ (2012)
6.5 The cost benefits of Resource Management
An outline of the costs associated with different aspects of waste management is
provided below.
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The total cost of C&D waste management will be measured and will take into
account handling costs, storage costs, transportation costs, revenue from rebates
and disposal costs.
6.5.1 Reuse
By reusing materials on site, there will be a reduction in the transport and
recycle/recovery/disposal costs associated with the requirement for a waste
contractor to take the material off-site.
Clean and inert soils, gravel, stones etc. which cannot be reused on site may be used
as access roads or capping material for landfill sites etc. This material is often taken
free of charge or a reduced fee for such purposes, reducing final waste disposal costs.
6.5.2 Recycling
Salvageable metals will earn a rebate which can be offset against the costs of
collection and transportation of the skips.
Clean uncontaminated cardboard and certain hard plastics can also be recycled.
Waste contractors will charge considerably less to take segregated wastes, such as
recyclable waste, from a site than mixed waste.
Timber can be recycled as chipboard. Again, waste contractors will charge
considerably less to take segregated wastes such as timber from a site than mixed
waste.
6.5.3 Disposal
Landfill charges in the region of this site are currently at around €130 - €150 per tonne
which includes a €75 per tonne landfill levy specified in the Waste Management
(Landfill Levy) Regulations 2015. In addition to disposal costs, waste contractors will
also charge a collection fee for skips.
Collection of segregated C&D waste usually costs less than municipal waste. Specific
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the remainder to landfill. Clean soil, rubble, etc. is also used as fill/capping material,
wherever possible.
Signed:
______________________________________
Stephen Moffett
FOR MOFFETT ARCHITECTURAL
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Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) ICIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS
Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
31st May 2024
C/O Moffett Architectural,
Monaghan County Council,
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan Town,
Co. Monaghan.
Planning Ref. No.: 24/60113
RE: Condition Survey – The Committee of First Ballybay Presbyterian Church,
Derryvalley, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.
Dear Sir / Madam,
We are a Chartered Building Surveying practice, and we surveyed this building on the 30th of
May 2024.
The following report is a brief summary of our observations as regard to the general condition
of the building and its services. Our inspection was a visual one only and no opening up works
took place.
Background
This building was constructed circa early 1800s and was originally used as a school however it
is currently derelict. The applicant has applied to Monaghan County Council for planning
permission to demolish this derelict building to allow for the construction of a new access route
and car park to better serve the adjacent church and congregation.
Orientation
For reference the front of the building is facing directly South and the rear is facing North, ie.
the public roadway.
Description
The building is of two storey construction with direct access at ground level and an external
concrete staircase with steel railing to access first floor level. The external walls are constructed
of natural stonework with a slap dash finish, solid internal walls, timber joist first floor and
concrete floor at ground level. A cut timber hipped roof structure is present with typical flush
eaves covered with natural slates and two brickwork chimneys on the front elevation. There are
external and internal timber doors, timber sliding sash windows, cast-iron gutters and cast-iron
downpipes.
The site directly adjacent to the building is slightly raised and grassed in nature and there is fill
on the north elevation between the building and roadside boundary wall.
THE STABLES,
DRUMCONRATH ROAD,
CARRICKMACROSS,
Co. MONAGHAN.
A81 YX28
Telephone: (042) 9662275
E-mail: info@fineganjackson.ie
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Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
Roof Structure
There are numerous leaks internally at first floor level due poor weatherproofing and detailing at
roof level. In addition, wind driven rain appears to be entering the roof space also.
Missing pointing, damaged slates and damaged ridge tiles are present and are permitting
rainwater to enter the roof. The leadwork on the two brick chimneys is in poor condition and is
permitting moisture ingress internally.
There are signs of deflection to the roof surfaces, likely relating to moisture damage and decay
to the structural elements in the attic space. This is causing stress on the external walls of the
building particularly to the eastern side of the building. Horizontal cracks are visible internally in
this area at wall plate level which indicate a level of movement in the roof structure and walls in
this location.
Deterioration has taken place at the flush eaves due to collapsing gutters and vegetation
growth. This has exposed the underside of the slates and the tops of the walls to the elements
and has encouraged rainwater to enter the walls at high level.
In addition to dampness in the attic space, woodworm is also evident which has undermined
these structural elements.
Moisture ingress and woodworm are causing accelerated decay to the rafters, collars and joists
at roof level which has significantly reduced the lifespan of these timber elements. This has left
the roof structure weakened and in need of complete replacement.
Stormwater & Moisture Ingress
Various sections of the cast iron gutters are damaged or missing due to vegetation build-up,
poor maintenance and deterioration. This has encouraged rainwater to direct itself onto the
external walls of the building at high level thus encouraging penetrating damp and subsequent
damage to the slap dash finishes which has become bolst and is coming away from the
substrate in various locations.
All of the external yard areas for the perimeter of the building are raised in comparison to the
internal floor level which is encouraging both penetrating and rising damp to flourish internally.
Improper use of sand and cement as a plaster and render is trapping moisture in walls, is
preventing building materials from breathing and is causing subsequent degradation.
There are options to install a DPM and a DPC, such as an injected chemical resin DPC or a cut
in slate however, we assume there are little to no foundations present and no dead-building,
therefore in our opinion, any works to these areas may not be successful long-term.
This building is suffering from rising damp and penetrating damp at ground level and
penetrating damp at wall plate level. Lack of damp proof courses and damp-proof membranes
allow moisture ingress to flourish, further weakening the building and its elements.
Plumbing, Electrics & Heating
This building was previously heated by internal fireplaces which are now redundant and
blocked off. The building has never benefitted from a modern-day heating system. There are no
WC services present, no plumbing and no connections to a wastewater treatment system.
Any electrical services present are dated and obsolete and require removal and complete
replacement. RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
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Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
Insulation & Thermal Performance
The external envelope of the building does not benefit from any insulation whatsoever. The
walls are constructed with solid stonework and there is a solid concrete ground floor which
provide extremely poor thermal performance.
In addition, the external doors and sliding sash windows are decayed and poorly fitted allowing
for strong draughts and the rampant heat loss of any solar gains throughout the day.
Timber Structures
As noted above, moisture ingress and woodworm are causing accelerated decay to the rafters,
collars and joists at roof level and this structure is in need of complete replacement. There are
timber lintels over openings such as windows and doors which is inadequate and in need of
replacement with concrete reinforced lintels.
In addition to this, the timber joists and floorboards supporting the first floor are in poor
condition. Woodworm has infiltrated these untreated timbers and along with exposure to high
levels of moisture, all of these timbers are deteriorated beyond repair.
Accessibility
The ground floor of the building has 2.1m head heights throughout which is very low leaving
this space unusable for most tasks.
The first floor is accessed externally only via a concrete staircase which is in very poor
condition. The gradients of the steps could allow for slips and falls and lack of maintenance has
accelerated the deterioration of same. Any upgrades to this area would require compliance with
Part M of the Building Regulations for ambulant access and thus this access would need to be
demolished and revised.
Planning & Building Regulations
Should the building require to be used again for something other that it’s intended use, it would
likely require planning permission following by a Fire Safety Certificate, a Disabled Access
Certificate and a Commencement Notice to Building Control indicating how compliance can be
achieved with current Building Regulations.
These documents have little flexibility and are not sympathetic to old structures and thus the
building would be required to comply with modern day insulation values, fire safety and access
requirements. This work is extensive and costly and would require careful planning and design
prior to any actual works taking place on site.
Conclusion
All timber elements including the roof, floors, windows and doors require to be replaced.
Moisture is entering at both ground and roof level and there is no insulation in the walls or
floors. All services are obsolete. In our opinion, at present, there is no part of the structure that
can be saved with the exception of the natural slates and four stone walls. As such, the cost of
upgrading this building, or even simply maintaining it, would be immense and require significant
funding.
Built over two centuries ago, it served its purpose well as a school up until the late 1900s, but it
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Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours Sincerely,
Wayne Geary
Director / Chartered Building Surveyor
B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
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Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
Appendix ‘A’
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∙ GRP or polyethylene construction
(subject to model).RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
1350'L'690Ø110 mmBackfill (see note 8)PVCu Vent PipeNeck can be trimmeddown to required invert(outlet invert)600-900500-800(inlet invert)'A'InletSize'B'OutletSizeAlarm Probe Tube(see note 6)(to suit wet site conditions)Concrete cover slab cast by clientConcrete base slab cast by client(to suit site conditions)2260 600 Please check with Kingspan Environmental that this drawing is the latest issueIssue Date Drawn by Approved by Description07 15/12/11 S.GillCC102006 15/12/10 S.GillCC 93405 24/03/10 S.GillCC81704 24/02/10 S.GillCC79403 23/02/10 S.GillTable Edited02 23/09/09 S.GillDrawing Description Changed01 19/03/09 S.GillInitial ReleaseNotes:-1. Inlet/Outlet pipes are plain pipe 315 mm PVCu. The standard EN 858 states minimum connection sizes, units ordered with different sized connections are not fully compliant with the standard.2. Extension necks for deeper inverts can be provided. These can be cut in 200 mm sections. Max 2.0m Invert recommended. Please ask our sales department for further details.3. All units require appropriate cover and frame to suit applied loadings. 4. This drawing should be used for dimensional information only.It is essential that this drawing is read in conjunction with the installation guidelines supplied with the unit.(Copies are available from our sales dept.).5. This drawing is also available on our website www.kingspanenv.com.6. A 76 mm tube (internal) is supplied to house an oil alarm probe. 7. Wet site conditions - Concrete Backfill Dry site conditions - Pea Shingle Backfill Please refer to installation manual for details of correct backfilling. Unit Ref NoNominal FlowDim L(mm)Approx EmptyWeight (kgs)Fall across unitInlet Size 'A'Outlet Size'B' NSBP003 3 L/s 1700 180 100Ø160 mmØ315 mmØ160 mmØ315 mmNSBP004 4 L/s 1700 180 100NSBP006 6 L/s 1700 180 100** Inlet/Outlet size A must equal B**n/an/an/an/athe written permission of Kingspan Environmental.Scale: Not to scaleAll dimensions in mmTolerance : Material : Drawing : NSBP003,004 & 006 Sales DrawingM:\Wastewater\Engineering\Drawing Data\02 - Sales Drawings\DS\DS - 09\DS0993 NSBP003-NSBP006 Class 1 Bypass Seperator Sales DrawingFinish : Weight : KgsThickness : Surface Area : Page 1 of 1n/an/aKingspan Environmental reserve theright to alter the details of this drawing without prior notice.This drawing is copyright and may not be reproduced or used withoutDrg No: DSO993RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025
RECEIVED: 10/09/2025