Cladding Remediation Programme: factsheet

Homeowners’ and residents’ responsibilities

Homeowners and residents should also be aware of fire prevention. This can include the risk posed by the storing of belongings in common areas, or the blocking of escape routes. There is practical fire safety guidance for high rise domestic buildings which provides advice on how to prevent fires and reduce the risks from fires.

The law also requires that every home in Scotland has a linked fire alarm, and it is the homeowner’s responsibility for meeting this standard.