Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers have been prepared by the Scottish Building Standards Agency and are intended to help readers who are unfamiliar with the building standards system in Scotland. The information contained relates to the new building standards system which came into force on 1st May 2005.

This guidance deals only with the building standards system and you should be aware that other statutory requirements may also apply to the work proposed, such as planning permission, fire certificates or licensing. Planning permission is a separate matter and further guidance should be obtained from your local planning office.

Should the FAQs not answer your question, you can email your query to planning@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.