Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms compulsory from 1 October 

New Regulations drafted state, that all rented properties in England must provide a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms used as living accommodation where there is a fixed combustion appliance, such as gas heaters and boilers, from the beginning of October 2022.

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The new draft rules amend the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 where previously the requirement only applied to solid fuel combustion appliances, such as wood burners. The rules will however not extend to gas cookers.

The amended rules (Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022) include a new requirement to ensure when a tenant reports to the landlord or letting agent that an alarm may not be in proper working order, the alarm must be repaired or replaced. 

The Draft Statutory Instrument was laid before Parliament on 11 May 2022 and once approved will come into force on 1 October 2022. 

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations

Head of Policy and Campaigns, Timothy Douglas reminds lettings agents about the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations that come into force on 1 October and what agents and landlords need to do in preparation to be compliant.
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