New Guidance available on Fire Safety Design in New Healthcare Premises

SHTM 81 Part 1 : Fire safety in the design of healthcare premises is available on the NHS Scotland Assure website by using the following link;

SHTM 81 Part 1 : Fire safety in the design of healthcare premises

This Scottish Health Technical Memorandum (SHTM) provides guidance on the design of fire precautions for new healthcare premises, extensions and structural refurbishments to existing facilities.

It has been retitled as ‘Fire safety in the design of healthcare premises version 5’ and replaces previous versions of SHTM 81 Part 1 titled ‘Fire Precautions in New Healthcare Premises.

I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the revision of the document including those who provided valuable input as part of the consultation process.

Bill Connolly

Principal National Fire Safety Advisor

NHS Scotland Assure - Health Facilities Scotland