Fire Safety Legislation change in Scotland
From 1 July 2023, Scottish Fire and Rescue Services will stop attending automatic fire alarm (AFA) callouts to commercial business and workplace premises, such as factories, offices, shops, and leisure facilities – unless a fire has been confirmed.
Dutyholders with responsibility for workplace premises should safely investigate a fire alarm before calling 999, as our control room operators will now be asking for confirmation of an actual fire, or signs of fire, before sending the nearest resource.
This change does not apply to sleeping premises, such as hospitals, care homes, hotels, or domestic dwellings which will continue to get an emergency response.
Is your premises fire safety compliant?
Dutyholders must ensure that their premises are safe for staff, visitors, and occupants in the event of a fire. They have a responsibility under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 to maintain the facilities and equipment provided. Failure to do this could lead to prosecution.
Does your business need fire training?
We have a number of onsite Fire Safety courses available, including Level 2 Award in Fire Safety for Fire Marshals (RQF), as well as a number of online fire safety courses.
For more information, call our team on 0800 470 2311.
