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Ensure compliance with the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 

  • The SBA provides a comprehensive evaluation of the entire building, covering all aspects of fire safety and structural soundness. This includes cladding, internal fire safety measures, and the overall condition of the building.

  • It assesses risks to human life created or exacerbated by external wall cladding systems and identifies any remediation work.
    • The purpose is to streamline the process of assessing high-rise residential buildings, creating one comprehensive, standardised report.

    • Buildings in scope are multi-residential blocks that are 11 metres or taller, have an external wall cladding system and were built or refurbished between 1992 and 2022.
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      At Global HSE Group our team includes façade engineers, fire engineers, and MEP engineers, so we can complete all elements of the SBA in-house.

      What is the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024?

      The Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 is a new law that came into force in January 2025. Its purpose is to make sure that people living in flats are protected from the risks linked to unsafe cladding.

      The Act gives the Scottish Government the power to identify buildings with dangerous cladding, arrange for them to be assessed through the Single Building Assessment process, and then take steps to ensure any necessary remediation work is carried out. It also created the Cladding Assurance Register, which is a public record showing the safety status of buildings that have been assessed.

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      What is the Single Building Assessment?

      A Single Building Assessment (SBA) is a comprehensive fire safety evaluation mandated by the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 for multi-residential buildings with cladding.

      SBA evaluates the risk to life created or exacerbated by a building’s external wall cladding system, including the fire risk assessment of common areas and external walls. The SBA provides a detailed report identifying any remediation work needed to eliminate or mitigate fire safety risks.

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      Millions Available for Scottish Building Safety

      The Scottish Government has set aside substantial funding to assess and remediate unsafe cladding on buildings over 11 metres tall. Our certified fire engineers are specialists in Single Building Assessment (SBA) and can help you access this vital funding to ensure your building is safe.

      Up to 13,400 Buildings May Be Eligible

      Buildings over 11 metres in height across Scotland are likely to qualify for government-funded assessment and remediation under the new legislation, meaning landlords and private owners can have their properties made safe at no cost to them.

      13,400+

      Buildings Over 11m Potentially Eligible

      £20M

      Additional Assessment Funding for 2025

      258

      Grant Offers Already Made

      2029

      Target Year for All High-Risk Buildings

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      Why is an SBA important?

      The Single Building Assessment is crucial for improving building safety standards in Scotland. It gives one clear, trusted view of a building’s fire risk from cladding. This single standard assessment enables owners to make confident, evidence based decisions.

      Building owners and managers have a legal duty to keep their properties safe. An SBA helps them meet that duty and avoid legal issues arising from non-compliance with building safety regulations.

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      Single Building Assessment service

      Our multi-disciplinary team made up of façade engineers, fire engineers, and MEP engineers allows us to provide a turn key solution to complete all of the FRAEW, Fire Risk Assessments, and expertise required to complete a Single Building Assessment report.

      Our certified fire engineers are located in Scotland and have a deep understanding of local building standards and regulations.

      From eligibility assessment to remediation coordination, we manage the entire process to ensure compliance and safety.

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      How To Access Funding

      Our streamlined process makes accessing government cladding remediation funding straightforward.

      Eligibility Check

      We assess your building against the Housing Cladding Remediation Scotland Act 2024 criteria to determine funding eligibility.

      Application Support

      Our experts guide you through the Single Open Call application process to secure government funding for your SBA.

      Professional SBA

      Our certified fire engineers conduct the comprehensive Single Building Assessment according to government specifications.

      Remediation

      If works are required, we coordinate with our contractors for safe, compliant remediation.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is a Single Building Assessment and why was it introduced?

      An SBA is Scotland’s standard whole-building safety assessment for flatted buildings with cladding. It was introduced to give one clear, trusted view of fire risk after concerns raised post-Grenfell, so owners, residents and lenders can rely on consistent evidence and plan remediation with confidence

      Which buildings need an SBA?

      Buildings in scope are multi-residential blocks that are 11 metres or taller, have an external wall cladding system and were built or refurbished between 1992 and 2022. Buildings under 11 metres are outside the programme. Owners of shorter buildings can choose a voluntary appraisal, such as an EWS1 or a bespoke fire risk review.

      What does an SBA involve in practice?

      Our qualified team inspects the external wall system and key internal common areas, reviews drawings and records, and takes samples where needed. They complete a risk appraisal using the SBA specification, then issue a report with findings, priorities and recommended remediation.

      What happens after the SBA is completed?

      Results can be recorded on the Cladding Assurance Register so there is a clear public status. Owners then plan and deliver any remediation. If new issues are uncovered during works, an Additional Work Assessment may be commissioned to update the advice.

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      If you want to discuss your Single Building Assessment requirements, or whether your building falls into scope, speak to a member of our team today.