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Appendix 18 - Building Standards in Scotland

The Building Regulations 2000 do not apply in Scotland, where builders must follow the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. These regulations can be met by complying with the Scottish Building Standards, whose recommendations for electrical installations are outlined in two technical handbooks for domestic and non-domestic buildings. These include minimum socket and light requirements, illumination levels, switch heights, and energy conservation standards. Additionally, electrical work under a building warrant in Scotland must now be certified by an Approved Certifier of Construction under a new certification scheme.

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Appendix 18 - Building Standards in Scotland

The Building Regulations 2000 do not apply in Scotland, where builders must follow the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. These regulations can be met by complying with the Scottish Building Standards, whose recommendations for electrical installations are outlined in two technical handbooks for domestic and non-domestic buildings. These include minimum socket and light requirements, illumination levels, switch heights, and energy conservation standards. Additionally, electrical work under a building warrant in Scotland must now be certified by an Approved Certifier of Construction under a new certification scheme.

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Guide to the Wiring Regulations

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Appendix 18 Building standards in Scotland


Building regulations
The Building Regulations 2000 are not applicable in Scotland where the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply. Compliance with these Regulations can be achieved by complying with the mandatory Scottish Building Standards. Guidance on how to achieve compliance with these Standards is given in two Scottish Building Standards technical handbooks (domestic and non-domestic). These handbooks contain recommendations for electrical installations including the following:


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Compliance with BS 7671: 2001 Minimum number of socket-outlets in dwellings Minimum number of lighting points in dwellings Minimum illumination levels in common areas of domestic buildings e.g. blocks of ats Minimum mounting heights of switches and socket-outlets etc. Separate switching for concealed socket-outlets e.g. behind white goods in kitchens etc. Conservation of fuel and power in both domestic and non-domestic buildings

Certification Scheme
Under the Building Scotland Act 2003 a new certication scheme was introduced for work that is the subject of a building warrant. The electrical installation is required to be certied by an Approved Certier of Construction under a scheme operated by an Approved Body (Contractor). Approved Bodies and Approved Certiers are required to meet the criteria for a Certication Scheme operated by a Scheme Provider. Details of this scheme can be obtained at www.sbsa.gov.uk

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