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The Scottish Government<\/a> has published guidance for housebuilders ahead of new building regulations on sprinklers coming into effect in 2021<\/h2>\n

The changes to regulations on sprinklers<\/a> will mean all new-build social homes, flats, and shared multi-occupied residential buildings in Scotland must be fitted with automatic fire suppression systems from March 2021.<\/p>\n

Previously, this was only required in new high-rise blocks of flats above 18 metres.<\/p>\n

It comes after David Stewart MSP proposed a private members Bill to improve safety in new social housing following the Grenfell Tower fire<\/a> in 2017.<\/p>\n

A number of outreach events are being held with providers of new homes in the run-up to implementation next March.<\/p>\n

\u2018Improve fire safety for thousands of new homes\u2019<\/h3>\n

Housing minister Kevin Stewart, said: \u201cI am very grateful to David Stewart MSP for his work on bringing this important issue forward and gaining cross-parliament support.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe increased requirements for automatic fire suppression systems<\/a> will further improve fire safety for thousands of new homes each year. These systems have been proven to save lives and it is right that we now make these changes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to work closely with housing providers to make sure there is wide awareness of what is required ahead of the new regulations coming into effect.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stuart Stevens, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service<\/a> assistant chief officer, added: \u201cThe Scottish Fire and Rescue Service welcomes the amended regulations and the increased provision of automatic fire suppression systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis provision is a significant step forward in fire safety and will increase the safety of our communities, residents and firefighters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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