Simple terms explainer

Councils must make key building standards information available to the public, including records of building warrants and completion certificates. This allows people to check the status and history of building work on a property, supports transparency, and helps maintain confidence in the building standards system.

Legal status

Statutory


Duty category

Building Standards


Duty type

Public facing


Social determinant of health

Neighbourhood and environment

Emerging policy and legislation


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National bodies with shared interest

Information Commissioner’s Office (Scotland)
Local Authority Building Standards Scotland (LABSS)
Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators in Scotland (SOLAR)

Standards and Frameworks

 

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