There are some important Rules
All homes with fuel burning appliances should have carbon monoxide alarms
Rules in England, Scotland and Wales
Landlords have a duty of care to make sure Carbon Monoxide Alarms are installed where required in their rental property. In Scotland, all homes are required to have a Carbon Monoxide Alarm with fuel burning appliances, except appliances used solely for cooking.
Here are the key laws regarding where CO alarms are needed.
Scotland:
⚠️Rules apply to all homes
Where there is a carbon-fuelled appliance such as a boiler, fire or heater (excluding appliances for cooking)
Alarm type is specified: Fire and smoke alarms: tolerable standard guidance - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) ↗️
Guidance: Fire and smoke alarms: changes to the law - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) ↗️
England:
⚠️Rules apply to all rented homes
Where there is a fixed combustion appliance other than a gas cooker
Potential £5,000 penalty for landlords (see Eddie Hughes MP letter ↗️)
Regulations: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022: guidance for landlords and tenants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)↗️
Wales:
⚠️Rules apply to all rented homes
Where there is any gas appliance, oil-fired combustion appliance or solid fuel burning appliance
Guidance: Housing law is changing: Renting Homes Wales | GOV.WALES ↗️
Regulations: The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk) ↗️
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