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Standard 2.9.21 Locks across escape routes

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FOR MEMBERS INFORMATION Scottish Ministerial Views have been issued in respect of Standard 2.9.21 Electric locking devices that unlock on…

Futures Board Workforce Strategy - Progress Reporting

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A Workforce Strategy for the Building Standards Verification Service: DELIVERY STATUS REPORT – NO. 4 NOVEMBER 2022

LABSS Website updated to show LABSS Members the progress made against the 7 Worksteams of the Futures Board

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LABSS have sought agreement form the Building Standards Division to publish regular updates on the work of the Futures Board under the 7 primary…
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Bob Cairney SELECT Technical Standards Adviser has issued an update to the technical advice by adding a note regarding reasonable enquiry in relation…
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LABSS Chair John Paul Breslin confirms support for this initiative and issues a plea for Local Authority support for 2023 and beyond. John Paul was…
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A Video presented by the LABSS Training Director and a Team Leader with the City of Edinburgh Council, Dany Henderson FRICS. Open this link for an…
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STA Fire Safety Research and Guidance Project Structural timber buildings - fire safety in use - Volume 2: Cavity barriers and fire stopping -…

Bespoke training to Local Authority Building Standards verifiers by Elmhurst Energy - November/December 2022

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LABSS supported by the Building Standards Hub Pilot have engaged the services of Elmhurst Energy to deliver awareness sessions for Local Authority…
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https://www.crew.ac.uk/publication/private_sewage_systems Private sewage systems (PSS) refer to systems that are not connected to the mains sewer.…