Saltire has supported Dumfries & Galloway to become the first local authority in Scotland to be 100% compliant with new domestic smoke alarm legislation.

Saltire Facilities Management was initially contracted to carry out EICR’s, PAT testing and other remedial electrical works within Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership’s properties.

In February 2022, the Scottish Government introduced new legislation requiring all homes across Scotland to have an interlinked smoke alarm system. Working in partnership with DGHP, Saltire then embarked on a project to bring all 10,000 homes up to the standards set out in the new legislation.

This involved surveying each property to check the existing alarms and assess any additional requirement the tenants might have had, such as hearing-impaired alarms. Hard wired carbon monoxide detectors, smoke and heat alarms were then installed in 10,000 homes across the Dumfries & Galloway region.

Dumfries & Galloway Housing Partnership and Saltire

Stonewater Working in conjunction with Saltire Facilities Management’s experienced and hardworking Electrical Division, Dumfries and Galloway became the first local authority to become fully compliant with legislation.This contract was completed during a very difficult two years, during which access to people’s homes was often restricted. Despite the tricky working conditions, the work in 10,000 homes was completed on time and within budget.

Key Facts and Figures

Contract value: In the region of £4million
Sector: Electrical
Region: Dumfries & Galloway
Deliverables: Smoke alarm upgrade installations, EICRs, remedial works, PAT testing, partial rewires.

Saltire’s Electrical Division is one of the largest and most experienced in the country, and is currently working with dozens of local authorities and social landlords, to improve the lives of tenants across Scotland and North England.