In the consultation, the Scottish Government seeks to obtain the views on proposed increases to the building warrant fees required to deliver change to strengthen the building standards system and the development of a new building warrant fees model in Scotland.

Changes include the introduction of a new building standards compliance plan process and a new Building Standards Hub that will support the delivery of building standards services and the provision of specialist expertise.

The proposed changes are planned to come into effect from April 2024.

Minister for zero carbon buildings Patrick Harvie said: “Following the tragic events at London’s Grenfell Tower, and building failures in Edinburgh schools, the Scottish Government has been working with key stakeholders and experts to review building and fire safety standards in Scotland.

“The Expert Review Panel on Compliance and Enforcement found that while Scotland’s building standards system works well, there were areas where it could be strengthened.

“The proposed changes will support strengthened verification and improve compliance with building standards. I would urge individuals and organisations to share their views and help shape our proposed reforms.”

The consultation forms part of the work undertaken by the Verification Delivery Model work stream which is one of the seven work streams being directed by the Building Standards Futures Board.

The consultation will gather views and opinions from a range of stakeholders, construction sector organisations and businesses, and the general public on increases to the building warrant fees in Scotland.

The increase in fees will be used to facilitate the strengthening and improvement of service delivery within the building standards system in Scotland brought through by the changes developed and shaped by the Futures Board’s seven work streams.

Views are sought until October 24th.