Scottish building standards procedural handbook. 3rd edition version 1.9
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Explains the procedures established by the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Building (Procedure) (Scotland) 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.
Document History
Supersedes Scottish building standards procedural handbook. 3rd edition version 1.8 (Scottish Government, 2025). Comprises: Version 1.9, dated 25 March 2026 - Inclusion of changes implemented by the Building (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2026 to increase building warrant fees from 1 April 2026. Also includes minor amendments to improve understanding of the guidance regarding listed buildings. Document type: publication - advice and guidance. Published: 25 March 2026. Produced by Building Standards Division.
ISBN
9781806439690
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.
