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Building standards: performance framework for verifiers - 1 April 2026

Key performance outcomes used to monitor the work of building standards local authority verifiers. This framework is effective from 1 April 2026.


7. Building Standards – Additional Data

Verifiers provide annual returns to Scottish Government on their verification workload. The workload data relates to the numbers of building warrant applications; completion certificates; certification, sustainability; enforcement cases.

Building warrants and amendments to building warrant

  • Applications

Completion certificates

  • Submissions
  • Decisions

Certification

  • Certificates of design submitted
  • Certificates of construction submitted

Statements of Sustainability

  • Copy certificates received (domestic)
  • Copy certificates received (non-domestic)

Enforcement

  • Notices served under sections 25 to 30
  • Cases referred to Procurator Fiscal
  • Cases where LA has undertaken work

Contact

Email: buildingstandards@gov.scot

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