Publication of Building Standards, Enforcement and Sanctions Consultation - Scotland
02 July 2024
The Building Standards Division at the Scottish Government has published the results of their consultation on Building Standards enforcement and sanctions: consultation. The purpose of the consultation was to discover the industry's view on the proposals to change the existing enforcement powers of local authorities. The consultation also explored changes to penalties relating to building standards offences.
As a result of the consultation the Scottish Government will look to amend the following sections of the Building (Scotland) Act 2023: - 21 Occupation or use without completion certificate
- 27 Building warrant enforcement notices; and
- 48 Penalties for offences.
More information and the results of the consultation can be found on the Scottish Government's website: Results of the consultation Feedback on consultation Consultation outcome report
The consultation was open between 6 October 2023 and 22 January 2024.
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