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Building (Scotland) regulations 2004, as amended. Structural design of cladding systems - wind loading
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Notification to ensure the structural design calculations for cladding systems are properly assessed, especially for those applied to high right buildings and buildings in exposed locations. Reports have emerged where some systems have failed in strong winds. This letter advises Scottish Government guidance on wind loading, highlighting key aspects of calculations for local authority verifiers or an approved certifier of design (building structures).
Document History
Building Standards Division. Issued: 05 September 2017.
Publisher Information
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
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