Scottish building standards procedural handbook. 3rd edition version 1.8
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Explains the procedures established by the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Building (Scotland) Procedures Regulations 2004. They apply the Scottish Building Regulations to building work and deal with other matters covered by the Act, such as dangerous and defective buildings. Also covers: application of the building regulations, building warrants to build, convert or demolish, the role of Scottish Ministers, completion, appeals, compliance and enforcement, building standards register, building standards assessments, dangerous and defective buildings, verifiers, certifiers and relationships with other authorities.
History
Supersedes: Version 1.7, dated 1 April 2024. Comprises: Version 1.8, dated 1 April 2025 - Inclusion of changes implemented by the Building (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 to increase building warrant fees from 1 April 2025. Also includes other minor amendments to improve understanding of the guidance presented in the handbook. Document type: advice and guidance. First published: 1 April 2025. Produced by Building Standards Division.
ISBN
9781836913887
Subjects
- Building control
- Building control, Scotland
- Planning and development
- Environmental issues/energy
- Sustainable development
- Legal issues and management
- Special subject areas
- Environmental planning/land
- Energy efficiency/Energy Management
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
NBS
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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