Raised Structures
The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, Section 89, requires that the use of a "raised structure" must be approved by the relevant local authority. In this context, "raised structure" means a platform, stand, staging or other similar structure, which provides seating or standing accommodation. This requirement does not apply where a Building Warrant has been granted or where scaffolding or similar equipment is used in connection with building works.
This authority adopts the position of a “raised structure” being a structure where any part of the finished floor level is 600mm or more above ground level.
The authority has to be satisfied that the raised structure:
- has been safely constructed and secured and
- has sufficient means of access and egress, including means of escape in an emergency situation.
The authority may also specify any conditions deemed necessary for the use of the raised structure, including the maximum number of persons permitted to use it.
Your application must be in writing (including by electronic means), in the form specified by the Local Authority and accompanied by any requested fee.
You must be a fit and proper person.
You may be required to produce a certificate or calculations issued by a suitably qualified person stating or demonstrating that the raised structure is suitably designed, constructed, maintained and equipped and in a safe condition for its intended use.
If it is proposed that the raised structure will remain in its completed state for more than 28 days in any 12 month period, it will be necessary to make an application for a Building Warrant as required by Section 6 of the Building (Scotland) Acts 1959 and 1970.
An application form, together with the appropriate fee and plans should be submitted at least 21 days prior to the proposed date of use of the raised structure.