Arrow left dark
Newsletter icon SUBSCRIBE

Call for evidence on building regulations in Scotland

Clock icon Reading time: 2 minutes

building stock 2The Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee has launched a call for written evidence as part of its scrutiny of building regulations in Scotland.

In seeking the construction sector’s experiences of the regulations, the committee is particularly interested in thoughts on the verification scheme and building warrant fees.

Organisations and individuals are invited to submit written evidence to the committee setting out their views on whether the building regulations in Scotland are operating effectively.

It would be helpful if written submissions could address the following questions:

  • Should verification of building standards be extended to organisations other than local authorities?

  • Should procedural regulations specify a minimum requirement for the inspection of ongoing building works, to ensure compliance with building standards?

  • Should there be a statutory system to provide redress for new home buyers whose properties are subsequently found not to meet building standards requirements?

  • Are the current building warrant and associated fees set at the correct level?

  • Any other issues relating to the regulations which you wish to bring to the attention of the Committee?

    • The closing date for receipt of submissions is Tuesday 28 February 2017.

    A short survey has also been compiled on the subject.

    How to submit your evidence

    Submissions should be limited to no more than six pages of A4. Responses should be sent, wherever possible, electronically and in MS Word format to the following email address: LGCCommittee@parliament.scot.

    Before submitting your evidence please read the Parliament’s policy on treatment of written evidence by subject and mandatory committees (see below). Responses can also be sent by post to: Clerk to the Local Government and Communities Committee Office Room T3.60 Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP.

    Written submissions will be made public on the Committee’s webpage. If you do not wish your response to be made public, please contact the clerks to discuss (you may wish to refer to the Parliament’s policy on handling information received in response to calls for evidence.

    The Committee welcomes written evidence in English, Gaelic or any other language.

    If you have any further questions regarding the Committee’s work on this inquiry, please contact the Committee clerking team at the above e-mail address or call 0131 348 6037.

    Share icon
    Share this article: