On the 1st of May 2005 a new building standards system came into operation in Scotland.

All building warrant applications from this date will be processed under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003.

The Scottish Building Standards Agency (SBSA) is an executive agency of the Scottish Government to undertake the national functions related to the building standards system. Further information can be found at www.sbsa.gov.uk/

There are two stages in obtaining building standards approval:

Stage 1:
The Building Control department will approve the plans, calculations and specifications submitted to them making sure that they comply with the regulations. Changes will have to made until they are completely satisfied with the submission.

Stage 2:
The Building Control department will inspect the works at various stages of the construction and issue a Compliance Certificate upon completion.

We can prepare all necessary drawings, supporting calculations carried out by chartered engineers and specifications to ensure the necessary consents are granted. The general design process is as follows: