(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Building (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (“the 2017 Regulations”).
Regulation 2(3) of the 2017 Regulations amends the Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to insert regulation 2A, which deals with electronic communications. Regulation 2(2) of these Regulations amends regulation 2(3) of the 2017 Regulations to make a minor amendment to a definition in new regulation 2A.
Regulation 3(3) of the 2017 Regulations amends the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to insert paragraph 23A, which provides that a detached single-storey building used in connection with recreation will not require a building warrant, subject to exceptions. Regulation 2(3) amends paragraph 23A to create an exception for buildings within 6 metres of a boundary or of another building.