Scottish building services certification schemes - Revision history

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	* Eight organisations form engineering services alliance.		* Eight organisations form engineering services alliance.
	* Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.		* Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.
		+	* Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation SNIPEF.
	* Scottish building standards.		* Scottish building standards.
	* Scottish planning policy.		* Scottish planning policy.

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	* Scottish planning policy.		* Scottish planning policy.
	* Scottish planning and architecture documents.		* Scottish planning and architecture documents.
		+	* SELECT Scotland's Electrical Trade Association.
	* Sewers For Scotland.		* Sewers For Scotland.
	* Statutory approvals.		* Statutory approvals.

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	* CIOB Value of Construction: Scotland report.		* CIOB Value of Construction: Scotland report.
	* Drying room - Scotland.		* Drying room - Scotland.
		+	* Eight organisations form engineering services alliance.
	* Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.		* Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.
	* Scottish building standards.		* Scottish building standards.

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	* [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].		* [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].

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	* Building control bodies.		* Building control bodies.
	* Building warrant (Scotland).		* Building warrant (Scotland).
		+	* CIOB Value of Construction: Scotland report.
	* Drying room - Scotland.		* Drying room - Scotland.
	* Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.		* Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.
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	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.
	* United Kingdom.		* United Kingdom.
−	* CIOB Value of Construction: Scotland report.

	= External references =		= External references =
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	* [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].		* [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].

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	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.
	* United Kingdom.		* United Kingdom.
		+	* CIOB Value of Construction: Scotland report.

	= External references =		= External references =

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	* Scottish planning policy.		* Scottish planning policy.
	* Scottish planning and architecture documents.		* Scottish planning and architecture documents.
		+	* Sewers For Scotland.
	* Statutory approvals.		* Statutory approvals.
	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.

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	* Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Non-Domestic Buildings - open to qualified energy design professionals who can certify the energy design of the building and ensure it is energy efficient with low carbon emissions. Further information is available from the [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment].		* Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Non-Domestic Buildings - open to qualified energy design professionals who can certify the energy design of the building and ensure it is energy efficient with low carbon emissions. Further information is available from the [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment].
	* Certification of Construction (Electrical Installations to BS7671) – open to trained and qualified electricians who can certify the electrical installation work is safe and meets both the building regulations and British Standard BS7671. The Scheme Providers are [http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT] and [http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].		* Certification of Construction (Electrical Installations to BS7671) – open to trained and qualified electricians who can certify the electrical installation work is safe and meets both the building regulations and British Standard BS7671. The Scheme Providers are [http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT] and [http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].
−	* Certification of Construction (Drainage, Heating and Plumbing) – open to trained and qualified plumbers who will carry out work on drainage, installation of heating systems and installation of certain micro-generation systems ensuring the work complies with the applicable standards. The provider is the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (~~[http://www.sbsc.uk.net/certificate-of-construction-heating-plumbing-drainage.php~~ SNIPEF]).	+	* Certification of Construction (Drainage, Heating and Plumbing) – open to trained and qualified plumbers who will carry out work on drainage, installation of heating systems and installation of certain micro-generation systems ensuring the work complies with the applicable standards. The provider is the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF).

	= Register =		= Register =
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	The Scottish Government Building Standards Division hold a current list of all Approved Bodies and Approved Certifiers on a [http://www.certificationregister.co.uk/ register].		The Scottish Government Building Standards Division hold a current list of all Approved Bodies and Approved Certifiers on a [http://www.certificationregister.co.uk/ register].

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
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	* United Kingdom.		* United Kingdom.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment Scheme].		* [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment Scheme].
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	* [http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].		* [http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].
	* [http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT].		* [http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT].
−	* [http://www.sbsc.uk.net/certificate-of-construction-heating-plumbing-drainage.php Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF)].
	* [http://www.sbsc.uk.net/index.php Scottish Building Services Certification].		* [http://www.sbsc.uk.net/index.php Scottish Building Services Certification].
	* [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].		* [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].

	[[Category:Regulations]]		[[Category:Regulations]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A new building standards system for Scotland was introduced by [http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards/ProceduralLegislation/scottishlegislation The Building (Scotland) Act 2003] intended to improve standards and simplify the approval of design and construction for owners of buildings, verifiers (currently the local authorities) and the industry.	+	A new building standards system for Scotland was introduced by [http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards/ProceduralLegislation/scottishlegislation The Building (Scotland) Act 2003] intended to improve standards and simplify the approval of design and construction for owners of buildings, verifiers (currently the local authorities) and the industry.

−	Competent individuals can be appointed as Approved Certifiers of Design and Approved Certifiers of Construction, which gives them the authority to certify the work they undertake as part of a building warrant is compliant with building regulations. This negates the needs for detailed scrutiny by verifiers.	+	Competent individuals can be appointed as Approved Certifiers of Design and Approved Certifiers of Construction, which gives them the authority to certify the work they undertake as part of a building warrant is compliant with building regulations. This negates the needs for detailed scrutiny by verifiers.

	= How certification schemes work =		= How certification schemes work =
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	A certification scheme is proposed by an industry organisation and then developed with the Scottish Government Building Standards Division, before being approved by Scottish Ministers. At least one Scheme Provider is then appointed to operate the scheme.		A certification scheme is proposed by an industry organisation and then developed with the Scottish Government Building Standards Division, before being approved by Scottish Ministers. At least one Scheme Provider is then appointed to operate the scheme.

−	It is possible for any individual or firm to become a member of a scheme if they meet the relevant entry criteria. Any building professional, such as plumbers, engineers and electricians, with the appropriate experience and qualifications can join a relevant scheme as an Approved Certifier.	+	It is possible for any individual or firm to become a member of a scheme if they meet the relevant entry criteria. Any building professional, such as plumbers, engineers and electricians, with the appropriate experience and qualifications can join a relevant scheme as an Approved Certifier.

	= Types of certification scheme =		= Types of certification scheme =

	There are currently five schemes that have been approved:		There are currently five schemes that have been approved:
−	*Certification of Design (Building Structures) – open to chartered structural or civil engineers who can certify the structural design of new buildings. Further information is available from the [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].	+
−	*Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Domestic Buildings – open to qualified energy design professionals who can certify the energy design of the building and ensure it is energy efficient with low carbon emissions. Further information is available from the [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment] and the [http://www.rias-regs.co.uk/Main.aspx Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland] (RIAS).	+	* Certification of Design (Building Structures) – open to chartered structural or civil engineers who can certify the structural design of new buildings. Further information is available from the [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].
−	*Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Non-Domestic Buildings - open to qualified energy design professionals who can certify the energy design of the building and ensure it is energy efficient with low carbon emissions. Further information is available from the [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment].	+	* Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Domestic Buildings – open to qualified energy design professionals who can certify the energy design of the building and ensure it is energy efficient with low carbon emissions. Further information is available from the [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment] and the [http://www.rias-regs.co.uk/Main.aspx Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland] (RIAS).
−	*Certification of Construction (Electrical Installations to BS7671) – open to trained and qualified electricians who can certify the electrical installation work is safe and meets both the building regulations and British Standard BS7671. The Scheme Providers are [http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT] and [http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].	+	* Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Non-Domestic Buildings - open to qualified energy design professionals who can certify the energy design of the building and ensure it is energy efficient with low carbon emissions. Further information is available from the [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment].
−	*Certification of Construction (Drainage, Heating and Plumbing) – open to trained and qualified plumbers who will carry out work on drainage, installation of heating systems and installation of certain micro-generation systems ensuring the work complies with the applicable standards. The provider is the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation ([http://www.sbsc.uk.net/certificate-of-construction-heating-plumbing-drainage.php SNIPEF]).	+	* Certification of Construction (Electrical Installations to BS7671) – open to trained and qualified electricians who can certify the electrical installation work is safe and meets both the building regulations and British Standard BS7671. The Scheme Providers are [http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT] and [http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].
		+	* Certification of Construction (Drainage, Heating and Plumbing) – open to trained and qualified plumbers who will carry out work on drainage, installation of heating systems and installation of certain micro-generation systems ensuring the work complies with the applicable standards. The provider is the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation ([http://www.sbsc.uk.net/certificate-of-construction-heating-plumbing-drainage.php SNIPEF]).

	= Register =		= Register =
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Approved documents.	+
−	*Approved inspector.	+	* Approved documents.
−	*Building control bodies.	+	* Approved inspector.
−	*Building warrant (Scotland).	+	* Building control bodies.
−	*Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.	+	* Building warrant (Scotland).
−	*Scottish building standards.	+	* Drying room - Scotland.
−	*Scottish planning policy.	+	* Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.
−	*Scottish planning and architecture documents.	+	* Scottish building standards.
−	*Statutory approvals.	+	* Scottish planning policy.
−	*Statutory authorities.	+	* Scottish planning and architecture documents.
−	*United Kingdom.	+	* Statutory approvals.
		+	* Statutory authorities.
		+	* United Kingdom.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment Scheme].	+
−	*[http://www.certificationregister.co.uk/ Certification register].	+	* [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment Scheme].
−	*[http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].	+	* [http://www.certificationregister.co.uk/ Certification register].
−	*[http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT].	+	* [http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].
−	*[http://www.sbsc.uk.net/certificate-of-construction-heating-plumbing-drainage.php Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF)].	+	* [http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT].
−	*[http://www.sbsc.uk.net/index.php Scottish Building Services Certification].	+	* [http://www.sbsc.uk.net/certificate-of-construction-heating-plumbing-drainage.php Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF)].
−	*[http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].	+	* [http://www.sbsc.uk.net/index.php Scottish Building Services Certification].
		+	* [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].

	[[Category:Regulations]]		[[Category:Regulations]]

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= Introduction =

A new building standards system for Scotland was introduced by [http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards/ProceduralLegislation/scottishlegislation The Building (Scotland) Act 2003] intended to improve standards and simplify the approval of design and construction for owners of buildings, verifiers (currently the local authorities) and the industry.

Competent individuals can be appointed as Approved Certifiers of Design and Approved Certifiers of Construction, which gives them the authority to certify the work they undertake as part of a building warrant is compliant with building regulations. This negates the needs for detailed scrutiny by verifiers.

= How certification schemes work =

A certification scheme is proposed by an industry organisation and then developed with the Scottish Government Building Standards Division, before being approved by Scottish Ministers. At least one Scheme Provider is then appointed to operate the scheme.

It is possible for any individual or firm to become a member of a scheme if they meet the relevant entry criteria. Any building professional, such as plumbers, engineers and electricians, with the appropriate experience and qualifications can join a relevant scheme as an Approved Certifier.

= Types of certification scheme =

There are currently five schemes that have been approved:
*Certification of Design (Building Structures) – open to chartered structural or civil engineers who can certify the structural design of new buildings. Further information is available from the [http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].
*Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Domestic Buildings – open to qualified energy design professionals who can certify the energy design of the building and ensure it is energy efficient with low carbon emissions. Further information is available from the [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment] and the [http://www.rias-regs.co.uk/Main.aspx Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland] (RIAS).
*Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Non-Domestic Buildings - open to qualified energy design professionals who can certify the energy design of the building and ensure it is energy efficient with low carbon emissions. Further information is available from the [http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment].
*Certification of Construction (Electrical Installations to BS7671) – open to trained and qualified electricians who can certify the electrical installation work is safe and meets both the building regulations and British Standard BS7671. The Scheme Providers are [http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT] and [http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].
*Certification of Construction (Drainage, Heating and Plumbing) – open to trained and qualified plumbers who will carry out work on drainage, installation of heating systems and installation of certain micro-generation systems ensuring the work complies with the applicable standards. The provider is the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation ([http://www.sbsc.uk.net/certificate-of-construction-heating-plumbing-drainage.php SNIPEF]).

= Register =

The Scottish Government Building Standards Division hold a current list of all Approved Bodies and Approved Certifiers on a [http://www.certificationregister.co.uk/ register].

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
*Approved documents.
*Approved inspector.
*Building control bodies.
*Building warrant (Scotland).
*Low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland.
*Scottish building standards.
*Scottish planning policy.
*Scottish planning and architecture documents.
*Statutory approvals.
*Statutory authorities.
*United Kingdom.

=== External references ===
*[http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Building Research Establishment Scheme].
*[http://www.certificationregister.co.uk/ Certification register].
*[http://www.niceic.com/join-us/schemes-overview NICEIC].
*[http://www.select.org.uk/ SELECT].
*[http://www.sbsc.uk.net/certificate-of-construction-heating-plumbing-drainage.php Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF)].
*[http://www.sbsc.uk.net/index.php Scottish Building Services Certification].
*[http://www.ser-ltd.com/scotland/ Structural Engineers Registration Ltd].

[[Category:Regulations]]