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Fire Safety Laws put B&Bs Under Threat

DOZENS of bed and breakfasts in Wigtownshire face the threat of closure under strict new regulations.

Legislation concerning fire safety guidelines in small premises is proving so costly that many B&B owners may have no choice but to close their doors for good.

Under the new guidelines, any premises which rents out accommodation will have to undergo an inspection by a fire safety officer, who may then force the owner to install fire proof doors and hard-wired smoke alarms in every room.

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