Scottish Housing Regulator writes to all social landlords on RAAC
Information is being requested as part of work across the public sector by 31 October.
The Scottish Housing Regulator has now written to all social landlords to gather comprehensive information on RAAC in domestic buildings. Data is being gathered across the public sector in Scotland to understand the extent of the issue.
RAAC is a lightweight structural construction material used between the 1950s and 1990s in the floors, walls and roofs of some buildings in Scotland, including some residential properties. It is no longer used in buildings in Scotland. The regulator notes in the correspondence that RAAC is not likely to be widespread in homes provided by social landlords, however, the safety of tenants and residents is of course paramount.
Landlords are requested to provide the requested information by the end of 31 October, however the Regulator has stressed that members should get in touch with them with any queries about completing the return or meeting the deadline and they will actively work with them on this.