The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004

About The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004

The Building (Scotland) Regulations set out the standards that building work in Scotland is assessed against, together with related procedures. The technical handbooks give guidance on meeting them.

What it covers

• Interpretation and exempted buildings
• Changes in the occupation or use of a building
• Work that does not need a warrant
• Fitness and durability of materials and workmanship
• Building standards for construction, demolition, services and conversion
• Relaxations