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Building standards technical handbooks 2026. Summary of changes for 6 April 2026

Publication Year

2026

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Relates to the Building standards technical handbooks domestic (Applicable to works from 6 April 2026) and non-domestic (Applicable to works from 6 April 2026), which apply in Scotland, summarising the changes they contain.

Document History

To be used in conjunction with the following technical handbooks: Domestic (Applicable to works from 6 April 2026) and Non-domestic (Applicable to works from 6 April 2026) (Scottish Government, 2026).

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Scottish Government

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.