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BUILDING STANDARDS ADVICE NOTES

There are exemptions for some types of buildings and fixtures in certain circumstances, but you are strongly advised to contact the Building Standards Service to confirm the status of your proposals before assuming an exemption. Your builder or contractor, however well meaning, may not be up-to-date with the current legislation and a simple phone call could prevent problems later.

Before You Build - Your Questions Answered
Building Warrant Application Guidance
Building Warrant Application Process (pdf 79kb)
Notes for Certification of Electrical Installations (pdf 20kb)
Unauthorised Works (pdf 25kb)
Demolition (pdf 67kb)
Completion Certificate where no Building Warrant Submitted (pdf 42kb)
Minimum Requirements for Structural Calculations (pdf 38kb)
Structural Design Flow Chart (pdf 9kb)
Building Warrant Guidance on Electrical Installations (pdf 82kb)

The Scottish Building Standards (SBS) have developed a number of useful guidance leaflets. To access these leaflets please click on the following links:-

Domestic Builder Works (pdf 64kb)
Replacement of Domestic Windows (pdf 187kb)
Alterations to Domestic Kitchens (pdf 69kb)
Alterations to Domestic Bathrooms (pdf 57kb)
Plumbing Installation for Domestic Buildings (pdf 54kb)
Plumbing Installation for Non-Domestic Buildings (pdf 56kb)
Certification of Structural Design (pdf 59kb)
Certification of Electrical installation (pdf 62kb)
Combustion Appliances for Domestic Buildings (pdf 70kb)
Combustion Appliances for Non-Domestic Buildings (pdf 69kb)
Certification of Energy Leaflet (pdf 58kb)

The SBS also have further guidance on their website aimed at people who are thinking of making some changes to their home, but want to reduce their impact on the environment — and save money on running costs.

SBS Home Improvements Sustainability Guide
(EAC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.)

Please use the link below to contact the Building Standards Surveyor for your area.

Building Standards Contacts

Written enquires should be sent to : -

Building Standards Manager
Planning & Economic Development,
East Ayrshire Council,
6 Croft Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1JB

A Building Warrant does not grant Planning Permission, even if the proposed development is exempt from the need for a Building Warrant you may still require Planning Permission, for further information on Planning Applications please click on Planning Guidance below.

Planning Guidance

For further information on Building Warrants and Building Standards in general, please click on BS Contact below to find the contact for your area.

Buliding Standards