The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 [1] and associated Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 [2], and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 [3,4] require an employer to carry out a fire risk assessment and eliminate risk (where possible) or put controls in place to minimise risk.
The Firelaw website [5] provides information about fire law and safety in Scotland including sector-specific guidance [6]. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service [7] is the body responsible of enforcing fire legislation within Scotland. They may visit your premises to ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to manage fire hazards within your organisation.
Sources of information
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
- Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 2006
- Firelaw (Scottish Government)
- Practical fire safety guidance for existing non-residential premises
- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. firescotland.gov.uk