The consultation focused on technical matters relating to the use of metal composite material (MCM) products in external wall construction, and proposed a ban on certain products in an effort to minimise the risk of fire in new buildings.
In addition to consulting on the principle of a ban on particular MCM products, the proposal set out the Scottish Government’s preferred method for introducing such a ban via an amendment to guidance, rather than regulation.
Though a change to guidance would enable a ban to be introduced more quickly, our response calls for an amendment to regulation rather than guidance to aid clarity, prevent inadvertent breaches and ensure any ban is legally enforceable.