Question reference: S4W-03066
- Asked by: Paul Wheelhouse, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 29 September 2011
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Aileen Campbell on 30 September 2011
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the progress is of the review of protective barriers in building regulations.
Answer
The Scottish Government has completed its review of this aspect of the building regulations, which was initiated as a result of the tragic circumstances of the death of 21 month old Ben McCreath. From October 2011, revised guidance applies to protective barriers and this will further protect children in and around new non-domestic buildings.
We are also producing a guidance leaflet Are Your Barriers Safe? which should help to raise awareness of potential hazards in existing buildings. This advises owners and occupiers to assess the safety of existing protective barriers and alter them as appropriate.