Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Ministerial View
Abstract
Cites Standard 2.9 on providing occupants an opportunity of escape in the Domestic Technical Handbook as the areas over which there is doubt over compliance. Provides the technical context to explain how the issue has arisen and the key elements of the ministerial response, including interpretation of guidance.
History
Ministerial Views used to be issued under the SBSA. These are still available through The Construction Information Service.
Verifier: City of Edinburgh Council.
Subjects
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Building control
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Building control, Scotland
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Means of escape
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Special subject areas
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Legal issues and management
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Fire
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.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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