Guide to conversion of traditional buildings
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Relates to traditional buildings and buildings of traditional construction, with a focus on the application of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to conversions. Provides guidance within the context of fire safety standards in order to support the implementation of the Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations, which take effect from 6 April 2026.
Document History
Updates and replaces fire safety guidance in Guide for Practitioners 6: Conversion of traditional building (application of the Scottish building standards) (SBSA, 2007), which comprises of parts 1 and 2. April 2026 edition (Interim). First published March 2026. Version 1.0 dated March 2026. Applies to Scotland only - see page 2 for further information and document version control information. Supplements domestic and non-domestic technical handbooks, supporting the application of the technical handbooks which take effect on 6 April 2026. Produced by the Building Standards Division and Historic Environment Scotland.
Publisher Information
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.
