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Date of publication: 18 February 2015
It is considered that the alternative proposals submitted indicate adequate space to accommodate both the parking of the lift at the top of the stair and also the required transfer space at the…
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Date of publication: 18 February 2015
In this proposal, the provision of a single upper bedroom is not viewed to increase the level of risk from fire and smoke to the occupants of the dwelling.
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Date of publication: 18 November 2015
The request relates to the LABSS Registered Detail (RD) application from Coral Racing Ltd, regarding their counter design. In particular Standard 4.2 and the supporting guidance clause 4.2.10 of the…
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Date of publication: 26 March 2021
New requirements for Automatic Fire Suppression Systems in ScotlandBenny Rooney Technical Author Section 2 Fire Building Standards Division, Scottish Government
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Date of publication: 18 October 2018
Fire Doors Tests Purpose of this eAlert is draw attention to recently issued guidance to Building Standards Managers, relating to the testing of Fire Doors by the UK Government's Ministry for Housing…
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00541332 Fire Door Test 180918.pdf175.87 KB
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Date of publication: 18 October 2018
Fire Doors Tests Purpose of this eAlert is draw attention to recently issued guidance to Building Standards Managers, relating to the testing of Fire Doors by the UK Government's Ministry for Housing…
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00541331 Fire Door Tests 060818.pdf313.63 KB
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Date of publication: 17 February 2022
To support the Working Group, Building Standards Division (BSD) commissioned research looking at potential options for strengthening the verification delivery model and after consideration the Group…
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Date of publication: 26 March 2003
Primary Act for Building Standards system in Scotland
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Building (Scotland) Act 2003.pdf605.93 KB
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Date of publication: 10 February 2016
The Scottish Building Standards System helps property owners undertaking building work or home improvements to meet the building regulations. This guidance document takes you through this approval…
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