Question reference: S6W-00612
- Asked by: Michael Marra, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 10 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 17 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to raise awareness of the deadlines for the installation of smoke and heat detectors.
Answer
We are currently planning for an extensive marketing campaign to take place throughout this year to reinforce how people can effectively reduce the risk of fire in their homes and highlighting the changes coming into force in February 2022.
We are continuing to work with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, as well as local authorities, to ensure people have the support and advice they need to meet the new requirements. Our regularly updated online Q and A has been providing advice for householders since 2018 and SFRS have signposted and highlighted the changes though various social media channels.