Technical Handbooks 2010 - Legislation and Associated Guidance

The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 came into force on October 1, 2010. This has resulted in changes to mandatory standards and associated guidance, and the publication of new documents.

Summary of Changes to Legislation and Guidance - 1 October

Legislation
Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010
Building (Scotland) Act: Section 7 - Methods of demonstrating compliance with Standard 6.1 (Carbon dioxide emissions) for new dwellings direction 2010
Building (Scotland) Act: Section 25 - Improvement to the performance of fixed building services for existing non-domestic building direction 2010

*Please note that documents not underlined will be published shortly*

Guidance (new/updated)Description
Building Standards Technical Handbook
- Domestic 2010
Revised and updated handbook
Building Standards Technical Handbook
- Non-Domestic 2010
Revised and updated handbook
Building Standards Technical Handbook
- 2010 Changes Summary
New guidance summarising the changes through the handbooks
Building Standards Technical Handbooks
- Conservatories Guide 2nd edition
Revised and updated in line with 2010 handbooks
Building Standards Technical Handbooks
- Erratum
Correction of errors
Small Buildings Structural GuidanceRemoved from Technical Handbooks, available independently on BSD website
Example Constructions and Generic Internal ConstructionsNew guidance in support of Section 5: Noise
Procedural Handbook 3rd editionRevised and updated including - guidance on incomplete building warrant applications; reference to Health and Safety Executive; and inclusion of replacement pages issued in 2009
Procedural Guidance for Crown BuildingsRevised and updated including guidance on cells and reference to appropriate fire authorities
A Simplified Approach to Alternative Fire Safety StrategiesNew guidance in support of Section 2: Fire
Domestic Ventilation GuideNew guidance in support of Section 3: Environment
Accredited Construction DetailsRevised and updated in line with 2010 handbooks
Condensing Boiler Assessment ProcedureRevised and updated in line with 2010 handbooks
NCM Modelling Guide for Non-domestic Buildings in ScotlandNew guidance in support of Section 6 and energy performance certificates
Building Standards System - Frequently Asked QuestionsRevised and updated FAQ


Page updated: Wednesday, October 20, 2010