Building Warrants

Almost all new building work including building a house extension or installing a new rooflight in an attic through to altering commercial buildings or erecting new buildings needs the granting of a Building Warrant before work starts and the acceptance of a Completion Certificate when work is completed to ensure that it is safe to use and fit for its purpose.

Building Standards ensure that all new or altered buildings comply with the Building Regulations which set the national standards for health and safety. The detailed requirements of each Building Regulation are contained in the Technical Handbooks.

The full legislation covering the building warrant process is available on the Building Standards section of the Scottish Governments website including the Technical Handbooks. Further information on the Certification Register and the Certification process covering Certificates of Design and Certificates of Construction can be found under the section Certification Register. The Certification Register is the only source of information on Approved Certifiers and Approved Bodies in Scotland.