Are you new to the world of being a landlord and wanting to comprehend and install all relevant fire safety must haves to ensure you prevent and protect your property and tenants living there, then let DP Electrical Specialists Ltd arm you with the basics of what you will need to know when it comes to Fire Alarm Installation for Landlords in Leeds.

Fire Alarm Installation for Landlords - DP Electrical Specialists Leeds

Fire Alarm Installation for Landlords - DP Electrical Specialists Leeds

Current Regulations For Landlords

When it comes to smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulations these have been recently updated in 2022 and can be found here on the GOV.UK website. Here at DP Electrical Specialists Ltd we would like to bring Landlords of Leeds attention to the 3 main points to follow:

  1. At least 1 smoke alarm must be installed on each story of the property where the room is used as living accommodation
  2. A carbon monoxide alarm also needs to be installed in any room used as living accommodation where a fixed combustion appliance is installed – this is excluding any gas cookers
  3. All smoke and carbon monoxide alarms need to be repaired or replaced once informed and found to be faulty. 

Fire Alarm Installation for Landlords – Leeds

It does not matter whether you request DP Electrical Specialists Ltd to install a battery or mains powered smoke alarm, but you must ensure it is relevant to the needs of your property and tenant. They must be compliant with British Standards BS 5839-6 and come with sealed for life batteries as opposed to replaceable ones. 

The same very much goes for carbon monoxide alarms it does not specify how they should be run but must be sealed for life if battery operated and they must meet the needs of the property and tenant yet again. This type of alarm must comply with British Standards BS 50291.

It is imperative that both these alarms once installed continue to work in good order at all times, remember FIRE KILLS. Fines can be imposed of up to £5000 should you fail to action a remedial notice. 

Fire Alarm Installation

Fear not, we at DP Electrical Specialists Ltd are fully aware of where your alarms need to be positioned in your Leeds rental property but simply put smoke alarms will be fixed to the ceiling in a circulation space for example a hallway or landing and a carbon monoxide alarm will be positioned at head height either fixed to the wall or placed on a shelf roughly 1-3 meters away from any potential source of carbon monoxide such as your boiler. As we say position is key and we absolutely do not want a false alarm every Sunday morning when your tenants are trying to enjoy a nice Full English!

So now you are armed with the basics for your Leeds rental property you can pick up the phone to DP Electrical Specialists Ltd and request a Fire Alarm Installation for Landlords. We will of course run through all your specific needs and requirements dependant on the type of property you own and ensure in no time you will be fully compliant. We will also provide you with a free, no obligation quotation so you will always know what you are paying for. We look forward to hearing from you on 07764 760281.
 

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  • David

    David is a professional, skilled and qualified Electrician in Leeds. David established D.P. Electrical in 2005 and prides himself on reliability and quality of his workmanship. David offers a personal service to cater for all your electrial needs.