• The evidence provided to the Inquiry showed a number of breaches in relation to the PPP1 schools compliance with the statutory applications and certification processes required under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003.
• The Inquiry noted that: (a) there does not appear to be an automatic follow up by Building Standards Departments to require compliance, where proper processes have not been complied with; and (b) that the non-application for and non-issue of completion certificates for new buildings would not appear to be an infrequent occurrence.
• The Inquiry would recommend that in order to improve the effectiveness of the revised Building (Scotland) Act 2005, in delivering the key stated policy objective of, 'securing the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings', systematic and appropriate administrative arrangements should be developed and implemented by verifiers to identify, pursue and sanction those who fail to comply with its statutory requirements.