Lanarkshire politicians call for interlinked smoke alarm legislation to be halted

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New laws due to come into force making interlinked smoke alarms in homes mandatory should be halted.That's according to opposition politicians at the Scottish Parliament and at South Lanarkshire Council.Central Scotland Tory MSP, Graham Simpson, said the legislation - due to come into force in just a matter of weeks - should be delayed as home owners "don't deserve to be caught out" by the changes.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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And Independent councillor for East Kilbride West, David Watson, has also called for a further suspension of the smoke and heat alarm role out.

From February 1, every home in Scotland must have one smoke alarm in the living room (or the room used most), one in every hallway or landing and one heat alarm in the kitchen.All smoke and heat alarms should be mounted on the ceiling and be interlinked.MSP Graham Simpson has accused government ministers of "ploughing ahead" with the plans, despite many homeowners still being 'completely unaware' of the changes.While supportive of the plans to make homes safer, Mr Simpson says that the SNP’s current timescales are completely unachievable.