(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations further amend the Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1981 to:
(a)increase building control fees. This is done in 2 stages with effect from 24th July 1995 and 24th July 1996, by an average of 20% and 15% respectively. The lowest operations cost threshold has been increased to £2,000 from 24th July 1995 and to £3,000 from 24th July 1996. The regulations also make it clear that the estimated cost on which fees are calculated should not include an element for the VAT which may be payable when the works are carried out; and
(b)make other minor amendments to reflect recent changes in the building standards regulations.