Raised Structures
The Building Standards section is responsible for inspecting raised structures and issuing consent to use such structures under section 89 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.
This consent is required for all raised structures which take the form of a platform, stand, staging or other similar structures,600mm or more above the surrounding ground/floor level, common examples are:
- Temporary grandstands at sporting events
- Staging at pop events
- A circus
- Media platform
To apply you must complete an application for a raised structure (PDF, 181 KB)(opens new window) .On making formal application to the council for the use of a raised structure, the application form must be completed, accompanied by the design certificate (PDF, 157 KB)(opens new window) (signed by a structural engineer) and a detailed plan, elevations and sections. Please note, without this information the application will not be registered.
The plan must be accompanied by a specification detailing the sizes and types of materials used in the structure, the details of escape routes, including widths of passage, gangways, seat ways, stair details (rise going , pitch handrail provision etc).
When the raised structure has been erected a certificate of completion of erection and Inspection of a raised structure' (PDF, 115 KB)(opens new window) must be signed by a competent person experienced in erecting such structures.
Any person or party who uses or permits the use of a raised structure for the purpose of providing for her/himself or others raised accommodation without the approval of the council; or contravenes a condition in a notice served on them by the council, is guilty of an offence and may be liable, on a summary conviction, to a fine.
