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Building Standards

Public Safety

South Ayrshire Council is responsible authority for the safety of sports grounds, issuing licenses for public entertainment and dealing with dangerous buildings.

Dangerous Buildings

All buildings which appear to be dangerous should be reported to Building Standards who will treat the matter with the utmost urgency.

Sports Grounds

The Building Standards office co-ordinates this work and consequently Building Standards staff are closely involved in the technical assessment and regular site inspection of Sports Grounds and stands.

General Licensing

A large variety of venues are assessed and inspected ranging from routine inspections of public houses, hotels and bingo halls to considerable involvement in the licensing of open air events like fairgrounds, the National Outdoor Bowling Championships, Air Displays and the Open Golf Championships.

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Building Standards