UK New rules on smoke detectors (scotland)

[Jamie89]

Whats the script with the changes? My sister is planning on starting up childminding from her house but she needs to update her smoke detectors. But with it being a childminding business as well as a dwelling whats the rules these days? Do all the smoke detectors need to be mains supplied with battery back up as well as being interlinked wirelessly? Also do you have to supply from an independent circuit rather than piggy back off a light? Is it every room bar the bedrooms and bathroom that need detectors and heat detection in the kitchen?

 

[Julie.]

Fire and smoke alarms: changes to the law

The law on fire alarms has changed which means all Scottish homes will need to have interlinked alarms. Guidance on what you need to know.

www.gov.scot

In any case.

But if a business, then the place must be approved for that business - local council will advise all aspects, as it's a change of purpose. Usually planning department.

 

[littlespark]

There’s quite a few of us in Scotland that could maybe offer a free survey of what she might need, just give us a rough location…. but as mentioned, there may be additional requirements with being a childminding business. (Although I don’t think so…. Maybe just an additional smoke in the rooms she uses for kids if not already covered)