Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn your legal responsibilities as a landlord regarding the installation and testing of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties.
These regulations set out the legal requirements for fire and gas safety equipment in rental homes.
Who it's for
This applies to all landlords who rent out residential properties.
What you get
By following these rules, you ensure your rental property meets the legal safety standards required for fire protection.
What it costs you
You are responsible for the cost of buying and installing the necessary alarms. You must also test the alarms at the start of every new tenancy.
The catch to know
You must ensure a carbon monoxide alarm is installed in any room that has a fixed combustion appliance (a device that burns fuel to produce heat or energy).
How to apply
- Check your property to see where smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required.
- Purchase and install working alarms in the required locations.
- Test all alarms at the beginning of every new tenancy.
- Review the official guidance for more details: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-explanatory-booklet