Building Standards

Details required with an application

The Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Regulation 4 and schedules 1 & 2 specify the information that should be submitted for an application for building warrant. The Procedural Handbook expands on schedule 2 and is attached as appendix 2 for guidance.

Plans

Generally guidelines about plans:

  • All plans must have a unique reference number.
  • Be intelligible and have the scale indicated.
  • One set to be coloured or shaded to clearly identify new work.
  • Specifications or other written or figured statements must be signed by the applicant or duly authorised agent as being relative to the submitted plans.
  • Revised plans to be coloured or shaded to clearly identify changes.
  • Verifier has discretion over the extent to which information must be provided so that minor works can be treated more simply.

Structure

Where structural design is involved you may elect to either provide a Certification by an Approved Certifier of Design or to demonstrate to the Verifier by other acceptable means, such as structural drawings and calculations that the design as submitted complies with the requirements of the Building Standards system.

Detailed Plans

The plans should be to a scale of not less than 1:100 (1:50 preferred) and should provide the following information:

  • Sufficient plans (foundations, each floor and roof), sections and elevations to give a complete representation of the proposals;
  • Constructional details of all relevant parts of the building;
  • Structural detailing as appropriate:
  • Internal and external plumbing and drainage as appropriate;
  • Ventilation and electrical arrangements;
  • Details of energy efficiency/heat loss, and
  • Any other details as may be deemed necessary by the verifier to establish compliance.

Block/Site Plan

To a scale of at least 1:1250 (1:500 preferred) showing:

  • Size and position of the building and any adjoining buildings;
  • The north point and scale of the plan;
  • Roads or footways adjoining or forming access to the building;
  • The extent and boundaries of the site;

Location Plan

To a scale of 1:2500 (1:1250 preferred) clearly showing:

  • The location of the proposed development in relation to the nearest road junction;

Further guidance and advice can be obtained from Shetland Islands Council Building Standards (01595 744800).

In addition further useful information relative to Building Standards in Scotland can be found at: