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OK on the structural survey Kev, I would be doing that anyway. However Fife should now not require a Building warrant for Solar PV unless strengthening work is required on the roof, as per the recent communication to all councils:
The key part is:
8 July 2011
Our ref: A1616295 Dear Chief Executive
The Building (Scotland) Act 2003
Domestic Microgeneration – Installation of Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Equipment on a House
I am writing to all local authorities to advise on procedures for dealing with the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal equipment on existing houses. This is to promote a uniform approach when considering the structural impact of the work on the existing building, and when a building warrant is required for the work.
The intention of this advice is to clarify that a building warrant should not be required when the existing structure of a one or two storey house is capable of supporting the solar PV and solar thermal equipment. However if the existing structure is not capable, and strengthening is needed, a building warrant is required.
This advice is limited to type 1 of schedule 3 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 as amended which covers houses with a storey at a height of no more than 4.5m. Supporting information is included in annex A.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your local authority’s co-operation in this matter.
Yours sincerely
Bill Dodds
Head of Building Standards
The key part is:
8 July 2011
Our ref: A1616295 Dear Chief Executive
The Building (Scotland) Act 2003
Domestic Microgeneration – Installation of Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Equipment on a House
I am writing to all local authorities to advise on procedures for dealing with the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal equipment on existing houses. This is to promote a uniform approach when considering the structural impact of the work on the existing building, and when a building warrant is required for the work.
The intention of this advice is to clarify that a building warrant should not be required when the existing structure of a one or two storey house is capable of supporting the solar PV and solar thermal equipment. However if the existing structure is not capable, and strengthening is needed, a building warrant is required.
This advice is limited to type 1 of schedule 3 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 as amended which covers houses with a storey at a height of no more than 4.5m. Supporting information is included in annex A.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your local authority’s co-operation in this matter.
Yours sincerely
Bill Dodds
Head of Building Standards
