High risk buildings - verification during construction: phase 1 of compliance plan approach - verifiers guidance
Outlines steps that verifiers must follow when processing building warrant applications and completion certificates for defined High Risk Buildings to support implementation of phase 1 of the Compliance Plan Approach.
7. Conclusion
The introduction of the CPA will mark a significant step forward in strengthening compliance with building regulations and building standards in Scotland, particularly for High Risk Buildings (HRBs). Phases 1 and 2 of the CPA guidance only stage provides a valuable opportunity for local authority verifiers, design teams, and contractors to familiarise themselves with the proposed procedures ahead of their formal adoption into legislation.
The CPA requires those with responsibilities to deliver buildings which comply with building regulations, by recording their responsibilities and actions on the CP, a document which ultimately will be placed on the part 2 building standards register and be available for public scrutiny.
By actively engaging in this stage, stakeholders can help shape a more robust and effective compliance framework that supports safer, regulation-compliant buildings. The insights and feedback gathered during this period will be instrumental in refining the CPA and ensuring its successful implementation in future statutory practice.
Building Standards Division encourages all participants to embrace the revised ways of working and to contribute their experiences and suggestions. This collaborative effort will help ensure that the final CP model is practical, proportionate, and fit for purpose.
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