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In the United Kingdom, as of the 1st of October 2015, private landlords are required to install smoke detectors on every floor of their properties that is used as living space.
Plus, they’re required to install carbon monoxide detectors in all areas where there are devices that burn solid fuel, such as stoves burning coal or wood.
As well as installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home, landlords are required to confirm that all detectors are fully functional at the beginning of each new tenancy agreement.
After that initial test, it’s the residents’ responsibility to periodically check that their smoke alarms are functioning correctly. UK government guidelines recommend testing your home’s smoke alarms on a monthly basis.
If the batteries need replacing, or the smoke alarms themselves aren’t working as they should be, the residents should replace the batteries or alarms, or organise this with their landlord.
Smoke detectors are also able to pick up on other toxic fumes that would compromise the safety of those in the home.
For example, detectors placed in or near the home’s boiler room would register rising levels of carbon monoxide caused by a boiler malfunction.
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It’s always important to follow any guidelines provided by the manufacturer of your chosen smoke or carbon monoxide detector.
These will provide additional information on how to best install your detector model, ensuring the best possible function to optimise fire safety in the home.
In general, UK guidelines recommend the following:
Remember, the current applicable legislation states that heat detectors cannot be installed as a substitute for smoke detectors in the home.
Landlords are free to choose whether they install wired or wireless smoke detectors in the home.
It’s up to each individual to select the best option to ensure that there are adequate fire safety systems in place throughout the premises.
If the home is still in the construction phase, it’s easier to incorporate wired smoke detectors into its final design.
However, wireless smoke detectors provide much more flexibility. These detectors can be installed wherever they’re most needed throughout the home, so landlords can situate them close to areas that pose the greatest risk to residents’ safety (where home fires are most likely to start).
Plus, wireless detector models are far easier to install, meaning you could opt for a DIY approach and save money on a – potentially expensive – professional installation process.
Wireless models are likely to run on batteries, so you’ll need to ensure that these are replaced regularly.
If you’re looking to take your home fire safety systems up a notch, why not go for smart smoke detectors that you’ll be able to control remotely from your compatible smart devices?
We’ve covered the basics, so now let’s take a look at some further important points.
Smoke and heat detectors are covered by various regulatory standards. Smoke alarms must comply with BS EN 14604 and heat alarms must comply with BS 5446-2.
Water vapour produced in kitchens and bathrooms could trigger false alarms. Install a heat alarm in the kitchen, rather than a smoke alarm.
Make sure you inform your insurance provider of all the fire safety systems in place in the home, including all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are vital components of home fire safety. With a vast range of models available for all budget ranges and installation preferences, it’s never been easier to install effective detectors in your property.
As a landlord, it’s your legal responsibility to make smart choices that could save lives.