Councillors
have welcomed efforts by the Building Standards team to ensure that properties
across the city present no risk to the public.
A report for the Communities, Housing
and Public Protection Committee provided assurance in respect of the council’s
responsibilities in making dangerous buildings secure and preserving public
safety.
Aberdeen City Council acts as a verifier
to administer the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 which is intended to secure the
health, safety, welfare and convenience of those living in buildings or who may
be affected with issues relating to a building.
The report further stated that no major
incidents requiring significant intervention from the Building Standards Team
were reported between October 2021 and April 2022 – the latest reporting period
– required intervention from Building Standards and that only two notices were
issued.
Communities, Housing and Public
Protection Committee Convener Councillor Miranda Radley said: “We were pleased
to hear that the vast majority of property owners in the city are taking their
own responsibilities in terms of building safety – and that our team are there
to act quickly if this is not the case.”
Vice convener Councillor Ciaran McRae
said: “We welcome this report on the work that is being carried out to secure
dangerous buildings in Aberdeen and also on activity on unauthorised building
work and occupation of buildings.”
A further report is expected to go to the committee in November.