Scottish Government

The Procedural Handbook explains the procedures set up by the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

The purpose of the Handbook is to clarify the intent of the procedure regulations and expand upon the procedures set out by the Act. Unlike the Technical Handbooks and other guidance documents issued by Scottish Ministers to support the building regulations, this handbook has no specific legal status, but is designed to aid the practical operation of the procedures.

The 3rd edition of the handbook incorporates legislation changes in January 2009, May 2009, and October 2010. (Note: Replacement pages for the 2nd edition were issued for the 2009 changes).

• Procedural Handbook 3rd Edition Version 1.1
• List of Changes in the Procedural Handbook 3rd Edition version 1.1

The following supplementary guidance documents relate closely to the Procedural Handbook and should be read in conjunction with the 3rd edition.

• Procedural Guidance on Certification including information to be submitted with a Building Warrant Application
• Procedural Guidance for Crown Buildings

Previous Editions:

• May 2009 replacement pages
• January 2009 replacement pages
• Procedural Handbook 2nd Edition 2007
• Procedural Handbook 1st Edition 2005

This page lists legislation that has been made to date in support of the new system of building standards that came into effect on the 1st of May 2005.

Relevant Legislation:

The links to relevant legislation is through the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI). The links may not be the currenct version of the legislation incorporating subsequent amendments and further searches on the OPSI website may be required.

Building (Scotland) Acts

• The Building (Scotland) Act 2003
• The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (Commencement No. 1, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2004
• The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2009
• The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (Exemptions for Defence and National Security) Order 2009

Building (Scotland) Regulations

• The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004
• The Building Standards Advisory Committee (Scotland) Regulations 2004
• The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011
• The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010
• The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009
• The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008
• The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007
• The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2006

Building (Scotland) Procedural

• The Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
• The Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009
• The Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007

Building (Fees)

• The Building (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
• The Building (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008
• The Building (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007

Building (Forms)

• Building (Forms) (Scotland) Regulations 2005
• The Building (Forms) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007
• The Building (Forms) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2006

Energy Performance Regulations

• The Energy Performance of Building (Scotland) Regulations 2008
• Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008