Regulations, Legislation and Standards

View the requirements for responsible persons of high-rise residential buildings, as part of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report recommendations.

View new measures included in the Social Housing Act and Awaab’s Law that aim to improve fairness and accountability for residents.

View requirements for landlords in England surrounding smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in private and socially-rented properties

What are the criteria for rented houses and flats to be fit for human habitation in England?

Find out further information on the method of assessing housing conditions, concentrating on health and safety in the home.

Read more on the requirements set out for domestic properties in the Fire Safety Act, including duties performed by Responsible Persons.

View updated fire safety detection and alarm system compliance guidance for small paying guest accommodation

Find out how contractors can support clients in achieving efficient and cost-effective compliance with the updated Scottish Tolerable Standard.

Private landlords, view statutory guidance regarding ensuring a property’s condition is reasonably fit for human habitation.

Following a dramatic change to housing law, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act compels landlords to ensure properties are ‘fit for human habitation’

View new requirements set out in relation to the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties.

Find further information on quality, fire safety and CO requirements for affordable homes in Wales and how to comply in new developments.

View requirements for landlords of properties in Northern Ireland in relation to fire, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

View measure introduced intended to ensure the safety, health, welfare and convenience of people in and around buildings in Northern Ireland.

Read further details on the pieces of fire safety legislation Northern Ireland must follow alongside any associated legislation/regulations.

What criteria set out in the standard must a property meet to be fit for human habitation in Northern Ireland?

View key areas professional should be aware of to ensure they’re offering the highest standard of fire protection throughout domestic properties.

View the key changes to the European Standard for carbon monoxide in domestic buildings that professionals should be aware of.

View the updated standard for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of apparatus for the detection of CO in domestic homes, caravans and boats.

View measures introduced as part of the act to give residents and homeowners more rights, powers and protections.

View definition and guidance for implementation of the minimum standards social homes are required to meet.