Since March 2021, it is mandatory in Scotland for Fire Sprinklers to be installed in New Build Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings. The updated sprinkler regulations require new flats, maisonettes, social housing and shared multi-occupancy residential buildings to be fitted with automatic fire suppression systems.
The Scottish government published updated building standards technical handbooks in December 2020. One of the main changes introduced by these documents is a requirement for automatic fire suppression systems in all new flats, maisonettes, new social housing dwellings and new shared multi-occupancy residential buildings. The revised standards and supporting guidance apply to all building warrants submitted on or after 1 March 2021.
Previously, fire sprinklers were only required in new high-rise blocks of flats above 18 metres.
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