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Scottish Fire and Rescue Advisory Unit - Compliance Disputes

Fire Safety Compliance Disputes

The Chief Advisor of SFRAU, in the role of Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Authorities, is the authority which deals with fire safety disputes in Scotland referred from the following enforcing authorities:

  • Fire and Rescue Authority or Joint Fire and Rescue Board
  • Local Authority
  • Health and Safety Executive
  • Defence Fire and Rescue Service

Information on how to submit an application are contained in the Dispute determination procedural note

The outcome of issued determinations, including the reasoning behind the decision will be made available on this webpage. The relevant legislation which applies to the making of deteminations in disputes between a duty holder and the appropriate enforcing authority is Section 67 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.

Page updated: Friday, October 2, 2009