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SELECT helps consumers understand new alarm regulations
SELECT has launched an essential guide to help the public understand new regulations about smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms. Under the new laws, all homes
in Scotland must have an effective interlinked warning system in place by 1 February 2021. To help comply with the new
ruling, which came into effect in February 2019, SELECT has produced an eight-page brochure that gives clear step-by-step guidance on exactly what is required. Designed to be handed out to
consumers and landlords by SELECT Members, it identifies the types of fire and smoke alarms specified for use and exactly where they should – and shouldn’t – be installed around the home. Te guide, which has been
developed in partnership with Aico, also provides similar advice about the location of carbon monoxide alarms, as well as giving an introduction to the Tolerable Standard and Repairing Standard. Dave Forrester, Head of Technical
Services at SELECT, said: “Although consumers and landlords don’t need to comply with the new regulations until 2021, it is vital to raise awareness about exactly what needs to be done. “Te new booklet has already
proved extremely popular with Members and the public alike, with copies handed out by SELECT at recent events in Glasgow and Edinburgh.”
Sam Twiston-
Davies and David Crosse, top left, and Members
On to a winner with race day
T e law is changing, but is your property properly protected?
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Members from the Dumfries and Galloway Branch enjoyed a day at the races recently, watching the runners and riders in Carlisle. Some 24 Members and guests travelled across the border to the town’s famous racecourse. They watched all the action from a private box complete
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with a large balcony which overlooked the finish line. And jockey David Crosse even popped in to pass on some tips and invite the Members down to track side for the third race, where they met 2013 Grand National winner Ryan Mania and enjoyed a Q&A with fellow jockey Sam Twiston-Davies.
After lunch, a cheque
was handed over to Keith Ball for The Alexandra Unit in Dumfries Hospital, using funds which were raised at a previous branch dinner. Member Representative Fiona Smith said: “We had a fantastic day out and some Members even managed to back a few winners.”
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