Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Establishes operational standards and requirements to be used by local authority verifiers.
History
Updated: For April 2026, Version 1.3 - Updated to strengthen competency, conflict of interest and recognise the Verity House Agreement.
Supersedes: Version 1.2, April 2024.
Previous versions: Version 1.0 April 2017, Version 1.1 April 2021 and Version 1.2 April 2024.
Document type: publication - advice and guidance.
First published: 18 December 2025.
ISBN
9781806432516
Subjects
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Building control, Scotland
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Legal issues and management
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Building control
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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