# Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Detector Regulations

> Source: https://nolettinggo.co.uk/blog/smoke-detector-carbon-monoxide-detector-regulations/
> Author: NoLettingGo
> Published: 2015-09-10T10:34:22+01:00
> Modified: 2021-08-19T09:42:26+01:00

Landlords will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Landlords who fail to comply will be fined up to £5,000.

On 11 March 2015 [Housing Minister Brandon Lewis](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tenants-safer-under-new-government-measures) announced that landlords will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties.

The draft legislation says:

A relevant landlord in respect of a ***specified tenancy ***must ensure that

 	- during any period beginning on or after 1st October 2015 when the premises are occupied under the

 	- a smoke detector is equipped on each storey of the premises on which there is a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation (this includes bathrooms, toilets halls and landings)

 	- a carbon monoxide detector is equipped in any room of the premises which is used as living accommodation and contains a solid fuel burning combustion appliance; and



(b) checks are made by or on behalf of the landlord to ensure that each prescribed detector is in proper working order **on the day the tenancy begins if it is a new tenancy.**

With just three weeks to go, [the draft Regulations have still not been approved](http://www.propertyindustryeye.com/chaos-as-lords-rejects-smoke-alarm-regulations-with-just-three-weeks-to-go/) by Parliament and, on Monday 7th September, the House of Lords threw them out and demanded it should debate them.

A week later - on Monday 14th September - [Parliament has finally approved the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015](http://www.landlords.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/parliament-approve-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarm-england-regulations-2015-in-t#sthash.b41DbZZN.dpuf).

The deadline is October 1st and local authorities will fine landlords who fail to comply up to £5,000.

Aside from the impending legislation, as part of our standard service No Letting Go now offer **smoke detector and carbon monoxide testing at the point of inventory and checkout**. We always strive to provide the best service possible by raising our standards and ensuring the health & safety of all our clients, that's why we recommend that you buy and install alarms in your properties.

For more information call: 01322 555128 or email: [info@nolettinggo.co.uk](mailto:info@nolettinggo.co.uk)

Updated on 15/09/15

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