Paisley tower block residents urged to remove 'combustible materials' from landings
dailyrecord.co.ukResidents of a Paisley tower block will be urged to remove “combustible materials” from communal landings after a safety inspection.
Renfrewshire Council plans to write to Hamilton Court tenants after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) identified concerns – namely the presence of items, which are more prone to catching fire, in shared areas.
People will be asked to move the objects, which include furniture, mobility scooters, plants, pictures, rugs, and ornaments, from the landings to ensure the safety of everyone living in the high-rise flats.
Once a letter has been issued, residents will be given four weeks to remove the items. If they remain after that period of time, the council will take them and place them in storage for six months.Councillor Eddie Devine, who represents Paisley Southeast, said: “I would advise people to follow the instructions that are issued by the council in relation to this matter.
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