NHS Scotland - Derogation Identification and Management Guidance (SHTN 00-06)

Guidance in this Scottish Health Technical Note (SHTN) defines and details the process that should be followed where the requirements specified in NHS Scotland Architectural, Building and/or Engineering guidance are not fully applied to the design, construction, maintenance and operational management of healthcare facilities.

This publication is to provide guidance relating to the identification and management of derogations from guidance for projects in healthcare facilities.