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Homeowner?This requirement was extended to cover all existing tenancies from 1st December 2024. Landlords who have not yet acted should ensure their properties meet these standards without delay to avoid fines.
Properties with correctly installed alarms detect fires faster, typically within five minutes of ignition, significantly reducing fatality rates.
Under these regulations, landlords are responsible for installing and maintaining the following alarms:
Placement:
Standards:
Compliant FireAngel smoke alarms: Mains powered interlinked smoke alarm SM-SN-1, Battery powered interlinked smoke alarm FS2126-T
Placement: In every kitchen.
Standards:
Compliant FireAngel heat alarms: Mains powered interlinked heat alarm HM-SN-1, Battery powered interlinked heat alarm FS1226-T
CO is a silent killer, produced when carbon-based fuels burn without sufficient oxygen. Properly installed alarms protect tenants from poisoning and its potentially fatal consequences.
Placement:
Standards:
Compliant FireAngel carbon monoxide alarms: Battery interlinked CO alarm FS1326-T, Sync-It CO alarm FA3328-EUT, Digital display CO alarm FA3322-EUX10. Check out our full range of carbon monoxide alarms
For open-plan spaces (e.g., combined kitchen/living areas):
Landlords must ensure:
It’s also important to educate tenants about regular testing and proper alarm care.
Tenants must:
If landlords fail to comply, tenants can report them to their local council’s environmental health department.
With the regulations now fully in effect, landlords must act promptly to meet these requirements. For more information, consult the Government’s guidance on the smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.
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