Fire safety
New rules on interlinked alarms
Scotland is the first UK nation to legally require every home to have interlinked smoke alarms.
While we encourage householders to install the alarms to help save lives, we will not penalise anyone who needs more time to comply with the rules.
Our approach, which takes into account people’s individual circumstances and the pressure of the pandemic, is in line with the views of the Scottish Government and the umbrella organisation representing local councils across Scotland, COSLA.
- More about the new rules on the Scottish Government website
- Read the Scottish Government and joint COSLA statement
Apply for an interlinked alarm package
Care and Repair Scotland have given funding to help vulnerable older and disabled people install fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. We have purchased a number of interlinked alarms, and we welcome applications from homeowners.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
If you, or someone you know is over 50 years old and smokes and lives alone, has mobility issues or uses medical oxygen, arrange a home visit from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.