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    [content] => <h2>Carbon Monoxide Alarms Compulsory in Scotland</h2>

<p>A new regulation in Scotland, which came into force at the beginning of October, has seen a change in building regulations that make it compulsory for a carbon monoxide alarm to be fitted when new or replacement boilers, fires, heaters and stoves are installed.</p>

<p>Planning Minister Derek Mackay said: "The Scottish Government recognises the devastating effect carbon monoxide poisoning can have on people's lives.</p>

<p>"Not a year goes by where there isn't an avoidable death in Scotland from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by faulty heating appliances in buildings. There are also a considerable number of incidents where people are treated in hospital for the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning."</p>

<p>The alarms must be fitted when boilers or other heating appliances are installed in houses, hotels, guest houses, care homes and any other buildings with bedrooms.</p>

<h3>The initiative has been well received by campaigners.</h3>

<p>Louis Blake, from the Carbon Monoxide – Be Alarmed! campaign, said: "This change to the Scottish building regulations will see more detectors in Scottish homes, which will save lives. However, we urge people to act now to protect themselves from carbon monoxide and buy an alarm today."</p>

<p>Iain Johnstone, from Scots Gas Training, also welcomed the change in regulations. He believes that new appliances are intrinsically safe and that it is only poor workmanship that lets them down.</p>

<p>"It would be beneficial," he said, "if politicians would get together with the carbon monoxide alarm manufacturers and insurance companies to push for a retro-fit so every house in the country has an alarm.".</p>
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<p>Planning Minister Derek Mackay said: "The Scottish Government recognises the devastating effect carbon monoxide poisoning can have on people's lives.</p>
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