Explanatory Notes

Building (Scotland) Act 2003

2003 asp 8

26 March 2003

The Act - an Overview

Part 2: Approval of Construction Work Etc.

Section 13: Building warrants: further provisions

47.Subsection (1) imposes standard conditions to which every building warrant is subject. Under subsection (1)(a), the work etc. authorised by the warrant must be carried out in accordance the warrant and building regulations. Under subsection (1)(b), any conditions specified in any relevant direction under section 3 dispensing with or relaxing building regulations must be observed.

48.Subsection (2) provides that demolition works must be completed within the period stated in the building warrant.