Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings section 53 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”) which relates to Crown application into force on 1st May 2009 for all purposes.

Article 3 makes transitional arrangements for the Crown in respect of work in relation to the construction, demolition or conversion of buildings and the provision of services, fittings and equipment in buildings where:–

(a)

such work is commenced on or before 30th April 2009 and is completed on or before 30th April 2012; or

(b)

such work–

(i)

is carried out pursuant to a contract entered into on or before 30th April 2009;

(ii)

has commenced on or before 31st October 2009; and

(iii)

is completed on or before 30th April 2012.