Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms. 5. It is the law that all newly built premises from June 1992 must have mains fitted smoke alarms with battery back-up. From October 1 2015 the Landlord will have the legal obligation to fit smoke alarms on each storey of the Property and a carbon monoxide detector in any room with a solid fuel appliance before entering into any new Tenancy or any existing Tenancy. In addition the Landlord is required to have the detector and alarms tested prior to the start of any new Tenancy commencing from October 1 2015 and to hold records of such tests. We will arrange fitting of the alarms and detector if required prior to the start of the Tenancy or during the Tenancy for any properties that we manage; and testing of the alarm and detector appliances prior to the start of any new Tenancy from October 1 2015 at the Landlord’s expense. Maintenance of the appliances is the Landlord’s responsibility during the Tenancy regardless of the start date of the Tenancy. The Tenant will be responsible for testing the alarms and detector during the Tenancy, replacing all defective batteries and informing the Landlord or the Agent of any defect in the alarm or detector. Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”)
Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms. It is the law that all newly built premises from June 1992 must have mains fitted smoke alarms with battery back-up. From October 1 2015 the Landlord will have the legal obligation to fit smoke alarms on each storey of the Property and a carbon monoxide detector in any room with a solid fuel appliance before entering into any new Tenancy. In addition the Landlord is required to have the detector and alarms tested prior to the start of the Tenancy and to hold records of such tests. We can arrange fitting of the alarms and detector if required prior to the start of the Tenancy; and testing of the appliances prior to the start of the Tenancy at the Landlord’s expense. Maintenance of the appliances is the Landlord’s responsibility during the Tenancy. The Tenant will be responsible for testing the alarms and detector during the Tenancy, replacing all defective batteries and informing the Landlord or the Agent of any defect in the alarm or detector.
Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms. 7.26.1 To test at regular intervals (monthly is recommended) any smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms fitted in the premises. It is the tenant’s responsibility to change batteries during the tenancy. If the smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm is not working to promptly inform the landlord or his agent. If you find that the smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm is not working, you should arrange for the replacement of the batteries. If the smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm still does not work after replacing the batteries, or if you are unable to replace the batteries, please inform the landlord or his agent.
