Interlinked Alarms – New Fire Safety Legislation

Interlinked Alarms – New Fire Safety Legislation

Attached is an information leaflet that I would urge you to read from the Fire Service, it contains full details on the type of fire alarms required. I have also outlined below some of the rules and useful links:

·         one smoke alarm installed in the room most frequently used for general daytime living purposes;

·         one smoke alarm in every circulation space on each storey, such as hallways and landings;

·         one heat alarm installed in every kitchen.

All alarms should be ceiling mounted and interlinked

Where there is a carbon-fuelled appliance (such as boilers, fires (including open fires) and heaters) or a flue, a carbon monoxide detector is also required which does not need to be linked to the fire alarms.

Find out more about this on the Scottish Government’s website

Scottish Government

You can find more information on the new fire alarms legislation, including answers to the most commonly asked questions, on the Scottish Government website:

·         Fire and smoke alarms: changes to the law

·         Fire safety for home owners

If you still have questions on the alarms and what you need for your home contact newfirealarmstandard@gov.scot

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

For advice on fire safety or to request a Home Fire Safety Visit, contact the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 0800 0731 999 or visit their website.