Scottish Building Regs, CDM Regs, Energy Performance Certificates
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Scottish Building RegsBombarded by Red TapeProperty professionals - architects, developers, contractors, etc. - are being bombarded with new regulations. Consequently there are plenty of CPD’s and lectures (see Events page) to explain this swathe of bureaucratic flux. In summary the principal regulations affecting building in Scotland appear to be:- New Scottish Building Regulations – start 1 May New CDM Regulations – start 1 April EU Energy in Buildings Directive – started 4 Jan 2006 Key element: Energy performance certificates for when a building is constructed, sold or rented. [Directive became European Law 5 Jan 2003, but had to be implemented no later than 36 months after it this i.e. by 4 Jan 2006] Edinburgh only: CEC: Edinburgh Standards for Sustainable Building - start 1 May Key element: generation of 10 or 20% of (remaining) energy requirements to be calculated by on site renewable energy generation. Edinburgh Standards for Sustainable Building: Briefing Session 3 13 Mar A Jack, ASSIST Architects - Sustainable Housing For reference: 'Sustainable Edinburgh Housing' by ASSIST Architects Architecture + Design Scotland - Scottish Architecture Policy |
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