Are your barriers safe? Protective barriers in existing non-domestic buildings

Scottish Government, 2011
Are your barriers safe? Protective barriers in existing non-domestic buildings Download document

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Core Supplement

Abstract

Offers guidance following recent changes to building regulations regarding openings in protective barriers in non-domestic buildings.

History

Guidance leaflet produced in partnership with Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), Scottish Property Federation (SPF), Scottish Association of Building Standards Managers (SABSM) and Scottish Government Building Standards Division (BSD). Also known as: Protective barriers in existing non-domestic buildings.

Subjects

  • Floors/balconies/stairs
  • Provision for disabled people
  • Building structure
  • Balustrades/handrails
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Accessibility
  • Stairs
  • Building control
  • Building control, Scotland

Publisher History

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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