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Holyrood resists calls for delays to fire alarm plan
23.01.2022 - 19:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Scottish Government has resisted calls to delay the introduction of disputed new laws which will force Renfrewshire homeowners to fit costly fire detection systems.
Hopes were high that staunch cross-party opposition from political rivals would force the SNP-led administration into a U-turn over the "shambles".
But MSP Shona Robison confirmed in Parliament this week that the government intended to plough on with the controversial move.
It will see homeowners forced to install interlinked fire alarms, which operate in sequence should a fire be detected, as well as heat alarms in kitchen areas and carbon monoxide detectors in rooms where carbon-producing systems such as gas boilers, are located.
The laws, set to come into force on February 1, have already been rolled back a year due to the Covid pandemic.
But Ms Robison confirmed to Holyrood that the move, which has angered homeowners and opposition politicians, will go ahead, saying: "Having considered the balance of risks, I’m clear that it’s not right to delay the legislation that is designed to protect and save lives.
"Ensuring people are safe from risk of fire in their homes is a key priority for the Scottish Government. These improved standards will reduce the risk of injury and death in house fires."
The legislation came in response to the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster.
Critics have said the plan is beset by problems, including the costs involved with installation of the systems, lack of awareness amongst the public - many of whom are feared to not know about the demands - and issues with current supply of the equipment itself.
Fears are also rife that elderly homeowners panicked into complying with the legislation will fall prey to con men.
But the Holyrood government
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