Approved certification

Certification shows that building design, construction or both meet building regulations. It’s only relevant to work that needs a building warrant.

Certified design or construction work is carried out by reputable building professionals and tradespeople. They must be registered in a Scottish Government approved scheme.

It’s optional. There is no requirement to use an approved certifier.

Types of approved certifiers

There are 2 types of approved certifiers.

Approved certifiers for design

They certify that design work they do meets building regulations for:

• structural work
• energy efficiency

Approved certifiers for construction

They certify that building work they do meets building regulations for:

• electrical installation
• drainage
• heating
• plumbing

How to find an approved certifier

Search for an approved body on the Scottish Government Certification Register.

An approved body is a business who employs at least one approved certifier.

You can search by:

• the type of work
• your local council
• the postcode where the work will happen

If you need more information about building regulations

Contact your local council’s building standards office.