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PR from RIAS 29 Aug
2007
Minister launches Certification of Design Scheme for Section 6 Domestic
The application by RIAS and BRE to the Scottish Executive to establish
a Certification of Design Scheme has received ministerial approval. Stewart
Stevenson, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure & Climate Change
officially launched the scheme at SBSA Headquarters in Livingston on 21
August 2007. The RIAS will be a Scheme Provider and the operational launch
will take place on 1 October 2007, with all registered members being able
to access the website and progress to the online learning modules, leading
to accreditation as ACoD (Approved Certifier of Design).
RIAS-regs welcomes new registrations. Please visit the website www.rias-regs.org.uk
for further details.
The introduction of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 provided the opportunity
for design professionals in Scotland to be able to certify that their
design meets one or more Sections of the regulations. Certification of
Design is possible for designers if they have achieved membership of a
certification scheme that has been approved by Scottish Ministers.
In April 2007 RIAS applied for a Certification of Design Scheme, and following
discussions with SBSA, the Scheme application was amalgamated with a similar
application by BRE. The joint application for the Scheme was approved
by Ministers on 16 August 2007.
The RIAS has also received approval to be a Scheme Provider. All ARB registered
Architects and CIAT members can apply to become Approved Certifiers of
Design allowing them to certify that their designs meet the requirements
of Section 6 (Domestic) of the Scottish Building Regulations for alterations
/ extensions, conversions and new build housing. In the case of new build
this also allows them to issue Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) as
required by the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
The web based system, developed by Just-Ask Services Ltd, encompasses
registration, training, bespoke SAP software and certificate generation.
Once registered and accredited through the on-line assessment process,
Approved Certifiers of Design (ACoD) will be able to: - use the SAP calculator
(specifically designed for use in Scotland); issue a Certificate of Design
for Section 6 (Domestic) at the point of applying for building warrant
(which provides a 10% discount from the application fee); and generate
in the case of new build an Energy Performance Certificate (from the relevant
SAP calculation), a copy of which can be submitted with the completion
certificate.
BRE Approved Certification
of Design
RIBA Awards
Scottish Architecture
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) was founded in
1916 and is the professional body for over 3000 chartered architects in
Scotland. The RIAS works in partnership with the RIBA (the Royal Institute
of British Architects) to promote excellent design in Scotland.
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Revised Section 6 (Domestic) of the Scottish Building Standards Energy
Performance Certificates (EPC) under the Energy Performance of Buildings
Directive 2002/91/EC January 2003
Stirling Prize
World Architecture : e-architect
- a guide to key buildings across the globe
RIAS
Andrew Doolan Award for Architecture
RIAS
Comments or building suggestions / photos for the RIAS Architecture
page
welcome: info@e-architect.co.uk
RIAS Certification of Design
Scheme: page - adrian welch / isabelle lomholt
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