Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Technical Handbook - 2026 - Domestic
Abstract
The domestic technical handbook supplies guidance to meet building regulations requirements for the conservation of fuel and power, furthering sustainable development and ensuring the health, safety, welfare and convenience of people in and around buildings.
History
Will supersede Domestic (Applicable to works from 1 January 2025) on 6 April 2026. April 2026 edition. Version 1.0 dated March 2026. First published March 2026. Comes into force 6 April 2026. Applies to Scotland only - see page 2 for further details and document version control information. Scottish Building Standards. Building standards technical handbooks 2026. Summary of changes for 6 April 2026 (Scottish Government, 2026) is also available in CIS.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Sustainable development
- Environmental planning/land
- Legal issues and management
- Building control
- Energy efficiency/Energy Management
- Building control, Scotland
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
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.