Fire safety checklists
We provide practical fire‑safety checklists to help building owners and duty‑holders identify risks and record the measures needed to keep people safe.
The material supports compliance with fire‑safety responsibilities in permanent structures and aligns with Scottish fire‑safety legislation.
These checklists follow national fire‑safety rules and show what needs to be in place to keep buildings safe.
They can be used in many types of premises and support the legal requirement to identify risks, maintain fire‑safety measures, and make sure people can escape safely if a fire happens.
View our fire safety checklists
Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board – fire safety policy
This document explains how the Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board follows the law to keep people safe from fire.
It sets out how the board plans, organises and checks fire‑safety measures in the buildings it uses.
The guidance describes how the board will make sure fire risks are identified and reduced, including carrying out fire‑risk assessments, keeping records, updating action plans, and working with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
It also explains who is responsible for fire safety within the organisation, how training is provided, and how fire incidents will be reported and reviewed. All these steps help the board meet its legal responsibilities and protect staff and anyone else who may be in its premises.
View the Valuation Joint Board's fire safety policy
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's fire and rescue plan for the Highland area
This plan explains how the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will work to keep people in Highland safe. It follows national fire‑safety rules and duties but also focuses on the specific risks and needs of the Highland area. It shows how the Service will work with local partners and communities to prevent emergencies, protect people, and respond when help is needed.
The plan aims to:
- reduce accidental house fires
- prevent injuries in the home
- deal with non‑fire emergencies
- reduce deliberate fire‑setting
- make non‑domestic buildings safer
- cut down on false fire alarms
- ensure firefighters are trained and ready to respond