Publication - Speech/statement

Fire alarm legislation: joint statement with COSLA

Published: 21 January 2022
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public safety and emergencies
Date of speech: 21 January 2022

A joint statement with COSLA regarding new fire alarm legislation coming into force from 1 February 2022.

Improving fire safety remains an important priority for both national and local government. The legislation provides flexibility for people to fit the necessary alarms in due course if they are unable to do so by the February 2022 deadline.

As a result, local authorities will be taking a proportionate and measured approach to compliance taking individual circumstances into account as well as reflecting the evolving situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. No one will be criminalised if they need more time and there are no penalties for non-compliance. However, we would encourage everyone to install these alarms, which can help save lives.

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