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Scottish Building Regulations 2004
In Scotland, ministers are responsible for making building standards and the associated technical guidance documents. The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 grants these powers. The main purpose of the standards is...
October 9, 2025
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Scottish Building Standards Technical Handbook 2017 (Non-Domestic)
The Building Standards Technical Handbooks provide guidance on achieving the standards set in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004.
October 9, 2025
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Scottish Building Standards Technical Handbook 2019 (Domestic)
The Building Standards Technical Handbooks guide the achievement of the standards set in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. This handbook applies to a building warrant submitted on or after 1...
October 9, 2025
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Seal
A fitting provided to close a gap for the purpose of controlling the passage of air, smoke, water, fire, sound, etc.
October 9, 2025
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Self-Closing Device
An approved device that will ensure closing after having been opened.
October 9, 2025
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Service Type
There are many different types of services, and each potentially require their own unique fire seal. For instance, plastic pipes are an obvious different type to an electric cable bundle...
October 9, 2025
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Service Support Construction
A mechanical support provided in the form of clips, ties, hangers, or any device designed to carry the load of the penetrating services. The service support construction does not include...
October 9, 2025
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Shaft
An enclosed space extending through one or more stories of a building, connecting vertical openings in successive floors, or floors and roof.
October 9, 2025
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Single Opening
A Single Opening is a prepared opening in a separating element wall/floor designed for services to pass through. It is a type of builder's hole.
October 9, 2025
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Single Penetration Seal
Just like it sounds, a single penetration is a single hole for a single service (or group of the same services). For instance, an individual cable (or bundle of cables)...
October 9, 2025
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Smoke Barriers
Smoke Barriers are smoke/gas-resistant barriers used to prevent the spread of smoke and/or gases.
October 9, 2025
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Smoke Dampers
Smoke dampers are driven by a motor, referred to as an actuator. A probe connected to the motor is installed in the duct's run and detects smoke, either in the...
October 9, 2025