Question reference: S5W-32766
- Asked by: Andy Wightman, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 26 October 2020
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what specific steps it has taken to inform homeowners of the changes introduced by the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (Tolerable Standard) (Extension of Criteria) Order 2019 since January 2019, and when it took these steps.
Answer
Following the changes to the tolerable standards, announced in March 2018, there was significant media coverage. The changes were further reported as they passed through Parliament, and the regularly updated online Q and A has been available since March 2018.
We have worked closely with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) who have continued to publicise the changes via themed social media campaigns, all linking to what the requirements mean for home owners.
Further information, literature and advice are also provided during SFRS’ Home Fire Safety Visits.