Building Standards

The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, Section 89, requires that the use of a “raised structure” must be approved by the relevant local authority. In this context, “raised structure” means a platform, stand, staging or other similar structure, which provides seating or standing accommodation. Section 89 applications are not required for any type of sports equipment. E.g. boxing ring. This requirement does not apply where, a Building Warrant has been granted or, scaffolding or similar equipment is used in connection with building works.

Disastrous events at sports grounds such as Hillsborough in Sheffield, Valley Parade in Bradford and Ibrox led to the introduction of legislation to control the safety of sports grounds. The Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 brought about the designation of stadia with a capacity of 10,000 or more.  All designated stadia require to have a valid safety certificate and in addition require to obtain a special safety certificate in order to hold other public events, such as concerts, at the stadium.

• Duty Surveyor
• Pre-Warrant Consultation
• Registering of Building Warrant applications
• How to submit a Building Warrant application
• Extensions to period