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Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Sophie Buchan

Scottish homeowners and landlords issued message amid fire and smoke alarm law change

A new fire and smoke alarm law is set to come into force next week meaning every household in Scotland must update their current system.

As of February 1 2022, every home in Scotland must have interlinked alarms installed from in a bid to protect homeowners and tenants however privately rented and new-builds may already meet the standards with landlords being asked to provide for those who privately rent.

It comes after the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy which saw 72 people die in June 2017.

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