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PROCESS OF OBTAINING A BUILDING WARRANT FROM ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

  1. Application made to the verifier on the prescribed form. (1) (2)

  2. Verifier checks application, consultation as necessary.

    • If application complies, warrant is granted (3).

    • Where application requires revision or more information a “first report” is sent to the applicant/agent.

      • Amended plans or information submitted by applicant/agent.

      • If doubt about whether some aspect complies a view may be obtained from Scottish Building Standards.

        • Verifier decides application taking view into account.

        • If application now complies warrant is granted (3).

      • If issues are not resolved a further report is issued.

        • If, after negotiation, application does not comply, warrant is refused.

          • Applicant may appeal refusal decision to the sheriff.

  3. After warrant is granted applicant may begin work on site (4) (5).

IMAGE: Flowchart showing the process of obtaining a building warrant from Orkney Islands Council. It begins with an application made to the verifier, followed by the verifier checking the application and consulting as necessary. A compliant application leads to a warrant being granted. An application requiring revision or more information leads to a “first report”, amended plans or information, possible consultation with Scottish Building Standards, and a further verifier decision. If the application then complies, the warrant is granted; if issues remain unresolved after negotiation, the warrant is refused and the applicant may appeal the refusal decision to the sheriff. After a warrant is granted, the applicant may begin work on site.

Notes

  1. At present the verifier is the local authority for the area where the work is to be carried out.

  2. Applications should be made on the application form with fee, plans and information on materials, etc. Include any certificate(s) from certifier(s) of design.

  3. Warrant may be granted subject to conditions or continuing requirements.

  4. Applicant must notify the verifier, in writing, within 7 days of the commencement of work on site.

  5. Applicant must give verifier details of any work that they intend to cover with a certificate of construction prior to works commencing to the affected part on site.