Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Section 89 Certificate
Permission to erect a raised structure
If you intend erecting a raised structure, for any sort of event, within North Ayrshire you will need permission from North Ayrshire Council Building Standards.
Building Standards defines a 'raised structure' as any structure where any part of the finished floor level is 600mm, or more, above ground level which provides seating or standing accommodation.
You do not need this permission if a Building warrant has been granted or if scaffolding or similar equipment is being used in connection with building works.
How to apply
For details of how to apply please email Building Standards.
Fees
The base rate fee for structures for an event with occupancy capacity of 1,000 people is £408.80.
For events with an occupant capacity more than 1,000 people, the fee will increase by £150 per 1,000 people or part thereof. For example, a raised structure for an event with the capacity for 5,000 attendees will be charged at £558.80.
The fee for small events, where the occupant capacity of those in attendance is far less than 1,000 people, will be calculated on a time basis.
Please note: applications for permission to erect a raised structure will not be registered or processed until the appropriate fee has been paid in full.
What happens next?
A Building Standards Surveyor will carry out inspections to be satisfied that the raised structure:
- has been safely constructed and secured with regard to the intended use
- has sufficient means of access and egress including means of escape in an emergency situation
- has been inspected by the relevant structural engineer
- the completion certificate has been issued
Building Standards may also specify any conditions deemed necessary for the use of the raised structure including the maximum number of persons permitted to use it.
On receipt of the above information and once satisfied the raised structure is suitable for purpose the Section 89 certificate will be issued by North Ayrshire Council.