Aberdeen City Council release high-rise fire advice
The advice is re-issued in the wake of London fire
Last updated 15th Jun 2017
Aberdeen City Council has re-issued advice for those living in high-rise flats in the Granite City.
The advice comes after an inferno took hold of a block of flats in London claiming at least 12 lives.
The advice document is in addition to a helpline which is open for further advice or reassurance.
You can contact Aberdeen City Council on 03000 200 292.
You can find out more on the Aberdeen City Council website by clicking here.
The local authority has also released this statement:
"The safety and security of our tenants and residents is paramount and we can assure the public that we constantly ensure our buildings meet the required standards and regulations.
"However, in the wake of the fire in London, we are working closely with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service about additional advice which can be given to tenants and residents.
"While investigations are ongoing in London, there have been concerns in the media from tenants in London about over-cladding, and we would like to give the following assurances. All of our over-cladded buildings were designed to comply with Scottish Building Regulations, and have been subject to building warrant approval, detailed design and specifications showing compliance with regulations and an inspection regime.
"It is important to note that all materials employed in the over-cladding are fire resistant and fire stops are incorporated to cavities at party walls, party floors and around windows, which encloses the cavity area to further prevent any risk of fire spreading across the surface of the building. We will keep a close eye on the investigation into the London fire and check our multi storeys again if necessary.
"We have also checked the installation and maintenance of all of our fire alarms and all checks and tests of fire alarm systems in our multi storeys are currently up to date. Our fire alarms are checked and tested on a weekly basis.
"We would encourage all residents to become familiar with all of the fire safety information located in the communal areas of our buildings."