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Housing standards in Scotland

Summary

A comparison of the different housing standards in Scotland and what they mean.

Details

This briefing note summarises mandatory and voluntary housing standards in Scotland that directly or indirectly relate to energy efficiency standards, including: Building Regulations, the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, the Tolerable Standard, EcoHomes and PassivHaus.

Audience Type

• Public sector & not for profit organisations

Document Type

• Local authorities
• Practical help

Local Authority and Housing Association Categories

• 1. Legislative drivers
• 3. Housing - existing stock
• 3. Housing - new build
• 3. Housing - private sector
• 3. Housing - social sector
• 3. Planning and building control

Keywords

Housing standards in Scotland, housing standards, EcoHomes, Scottish Housing Quality Standard, scottish housing standard, best practice standard, tolerable standard, building regulations, energy efficiency action plan for scotland, local housing strategies, fuel poverty strategies, EcohomesXB, Ecohomes XB, Passivhaus, Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords, Landlord Accreditation Scheme

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Publication Date: 14/10/2009 | Size: 92KB

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