For rented homes covered by England’s smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulations, landlords must provide at least one smoke alarm on each storey used as living accommodation. A carbon monoxide alarm is required in a living-accommodation room containing a fixed combustion appliance, excluding gas cookers.
Check the required alarms work on the day a new tenancy starts. Repair or replace an alarm once a reported fault has been confirmed, and keep records of checks and action taken.
Exemptions and separate licensing requirements can apply. HMOs, shared areas and other building types need advice specific to the property; do not assume one alarm design or annual service interval suits every rented building.
Spicy Protect can discuss fire alarm installation, servicing and fire risk assessments for your property. Tell us the address, property type and existing equipment when requesting a quote.