Building standards scotland technical handbook

B Supplementary guidance in the aspect of biodiversity Annex 7. C Daylight factor calculation Annex 7. D Example cycle and scooter parking Annex 7. E Example of a dedicated internal drying area Annex 7. F Supplementary guidance in the aspect of optimising performance Annex 7. G Sustainability Label. Appendix A. Defined Terms Definitions and explanation of terms used in this document. Appendix B. Was this helpful? Your feedback will help us improve this site Feedback type Yes No Yes, but.

Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only. Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can change your cookie settings at any time. However for many people in Scotland with complex care needs, access to this most basic human right is not as easy as you would expect in a modern society. In Scotland there are around 1,, disabled people and, of that number, around 25, require access to larger sanitary facilities with specialist equipment such as: a hoist, adult sized changing bench and a peninsular WC toilet with a space either side for carers to assist.

It can lead to people missing out on opportunities because there are no suitable sanitary facilities nearby. It can lead to social isolation as people are not confident that appropriate facilities will be available out-with the comfort of their own home.

This not only affects the individual directly but can affect their friends and family as days out may have to be cut short—if they happen at all—due to the lack of suitable facilities. The specification would promote consistency when building owners elected to install a CPT in their building as it would outline the essential features—features that are essential to users of these facilities. However, the installation of these facilities remained voluntary and solely at the discretion of the developer.

By , the number of available CPTs in Scotland was still less than and there was a need to do more to increase provision.

A public consultation was launched in February and ran for three months. The response to the consultation was overwhelmingly positive with responses in total, the highest response to a public consultation that BSD has received.

Following the consultation, the Non-domestic Technical Handbook was amended and a new clause, 3. Contents Expand all 0. General 0. Structure 1. A Structural Design Standards. Fire 2. A Additional guidance for residential care buildings Annex 2. B Additional guidance for hospitals Annex 2. C Additional guidance for enclosed shopping centres Annex 2. D Resistance to fire Annex 2. E Reaction to fire Annex 2.

F Vulnerability of roof coverings.