Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Services
New changes have come into force for landlords from 1st October 2015 for Landlords in England regarding smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms.
This is a summary of what is required by the legislation passed through Parliament on 1st October 2015:
- Landlords must fit a smoke alarm on every storey.
- Landlords must fit a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm in every room with a solid fuel burning appliance.
- Alarms must be tested and working on the start of each tenancy
- Penalties of up to £5,000 for those that flaunt the rule. It is outlined that the relevant Local Authority will enforce
What service do we offer?
We offer a home check-up service which will let you know if you are meeting the requirements in your rental property. Fitting of Monoxide and Smoke detector is also available.
The legislation:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2015/9780111133439
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-explanatory-booklet-for-landlords
Areas we cover for Carbon monoxide & Smoke detector service: Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Tilehurst, Caversham, Twyford, Early,Newbury, Sonning Common, Arborfield, Shinfield, Calcot, Nettlebed, Henley, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Windsor & Basingstoke.
