Building Standards

Technical HandbooksScottish Ministers are responsible for Building Standards in Scotland with the key purpose of protecting the public interest, creating Building Regulations and preparing technical guidance to ensure buildings are safe, efficient and sustainable for all.

Both the domestic and non domestic 2011 Technical Handbooks have now been consolidated to include publication errata and the changes brought about by the Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011. These versions now include the new Section 7: Sustainability alongside minor changes to the technical guidance.

Important Information regarding the Certification Register

The Certification Register, now up to date and operational, can be accessed via the following link:

Please note we are unable to update NICEIC data on the register, so in the mean time, please access the following PDF list which show all NICEIC approved bodies and certifiers:

To find an approved body or certifier within the NICEIC list: Open the list of Approved Certifiers and Approved Bodies and use the search function or Ctrl F keys to open a "Find" window. Enter the registration number or name to find the registration details.

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Building Standards Division

For Professionals

Technical and procedural assistance for building industry professionals.

Certification Register

The Official Register of approved certifiers and bodies in Scotland.

Publications Library

The Publications Library hold Building Standards publications and guidance by theme.

Page updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012