# The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 3.3: Flooding and ground water


Every building must be designed and constructed in such a way that there will not be a threat to the building or the health of the occupants as a result of flooding and the accumulation of ground water.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/406/schedule/5/paragraph/3.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-scotland-regulations-2004/schedule-5/paragraph-3.3
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