Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. A hearth and fire chamber or similar prepared place in which a fire may be built and which is built in conjunction with a chimney; or a listed assembly of a fire chamber, its chimney and related factory-made parts designed for unit assembly without requiring field construction. Structural Component A component that supports non-variable forces or weights (dead loads) and variable forces or weights (live loads).
Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. In addition to the above requirement concerning carbon monoxide, any solid fuel burning appliance installed after October 2010 must comply with Building Regulation requirements. It is the responsibility of the landlord for the ongoing maintenance and, if necessary, repair of the appliance. In addition chimneys should be swept at least once in a twelve month period and preferably before the start of the tenancy. Legionnaires’ Disease Providers of residential accommodation are now responsible for ensuring that the risk from exposure to legionella in premises is properly controlled. For further information we recommend you read the guidance published by The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ‘Legionnaires Disease: Part 2. The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems’’ xxx.xxx.xxx.xx/xxxxxxxxxxxx together with the Frequently Asked Questions. Please note that landlords not on our management service will have an on-going responsibility. Internal Window Blinds and Curtain Fittings New Regulations were introduced in 2014 requiring that all new blinds and curtain tracks supplied and fitted by a professional must pass the new standard regarding safety where there is a danger, particularly to young children, from loose cords and loops. While these regulations are not retrospective those responsible for properties are urged to make sure that existing fittings do not pose a danger of strangulation by fitting a safety device such as a snap connector or cleat. We reserve the right to refuse to allow the tenancy to commence where we feel that any such internal blinds without any safety fittings may represent a hazard to the occupiers or visitors to the property.
