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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 14, 2025

QUESTION NO. 19

QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

To ask the Chief Executive if inspections are carried out on heat pump systems that have been installed in homes the Council is about to purchase or are being handed over from Developer? 

REPLY:

Property inspections are completed prior to the council purchasing a property. Our mechanical inspector conducts inspections of heating systems to ensure they are fully functional, safe and meet required standards. Any works identified will be taken into consideration as part of the property acquisition process.

Prior to the completion of new build property acquisitions, the builder provides certification confirming the heat pump's commissioning adheres to manufacturer's specifications. Any post-commissioning issues will be addressed under the terms of the defect liability period.