We have updated our previous blog to add further information as legislation has changed with reference to Carbon Monoxide Alarms as of October 2022. Here is a short summary check-list including those for smoke alarms as well to ensure compliance. We have found on multiple inspections recently where these regulations are not adhered to thus not meeting current legal requirements. You should make sure these are followed and recorded in all your inventory, check-in, mid-term and check-out reports to avoid any risk to yourself if you are a landlord or agent and subsequently tenant.
- There should be a working smoke alarm on each level of a property, it's operation should be recorded on all inspection reports.
- A heat alarm is not a replacement for a smoke alarm, they both operate differently, heat alarms tend to be fitted in kitchen areas.
- A working Carbon Monoxide alarm should be fitted in any room with a gas boiler (as of Oct 2022) as well as any room with an open fireplace burning a solid fuel source, its operation should be recorded in all inspection reports.
- Attention should be paid to the age of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Dates of manufacture, installation and replacement dates should be identified and recorded in all inspection reports. See below example pictures which should be recorded in the inspection report for each alarm. If no dates are seen this should also be recorded with a recommended action to replace the alarm.
If you as the Landlord or Agent are compiling inventory, check-in or check out reports or are using a separate inventory company, please ensure these items are covered and recorded in the inspection reports as evidence for compliance and to avoid any risk.
If you have any questions do ask us.
If you have any questions do ask us.