The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 came into force on 1st October 2022. From this date, all relevant landlords must:
Ensure at least one smoke alarm is equipped on each story of their homes where there is a room used as living accommodation to be fitted following individual manufacturers instructions. This has been a legal requirement since 2015. Smoke alarms should be compliant with Bristish Standards BS 5839-6. Where battery powered alarms are selected, alarms with “sealed for life” batteries rather than alarms with replaceable batteries should be used.
Ensure a carbon monoxide alarm is equipped in any room used as living accommodation which contains a fixed combustion appliance following individual manufacturers instructions. Carbon Monoxide alarms should be compliant with British Standards BS 50291. Where battery powered alarms are selected, alarms with “sealed for life” batteries rather than alarms with replaceable batteries should be used.
Ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are repaired or replace once informed and found they are faulty.
Penalties of up to £5,000 for those that flaunt the Regulations are enforceable by the Local Authority.
