The Housing (Grants for Fire Escapes in Houses in Multiple Occupation) (Prescribed Percentage) (Scotland) Order 1990
Section 249 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 provides for the making of grants by local authorities for the provision of fire escapes in houses in multiple occupation. The amount of grant is limited to 75 per cent of the maximum amount of expenses incurred in carrying out the work. The maximum amount of expenses can be determined by the local authority up to certain limits.