Holyrood committee to consider building regulations and disability access
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The Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee will meet tomorrow to take evidence from Kevin Stewart, minister for local government, housing and planning, on building regulations and fire safety in Scotland and to consider legislation on making residential common areas accessible for disabled people.
On building regulations and fire safety, the committee will take evidence from Mr Stewart and the Scottish Government’s head of building standards division, Stephen Garvin, and policy officer fire rescue unit, Chris Booth.
The committee will also take evidence on the relevant adjustments to Common Parts (Disabled Persons) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (draft) from Mr Stewart as well as Angela O’Brien, housing and independent living team leader at the Scottish Government.
During this session, Mr Stewart will move that the committee approves the draft.
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