The local housing authority must decide whether the evidence provided proves that the landlord has met the requirements of the regulations.

The biggest advantage to mains-powered alarms is that there is no need to worry about battery life. However, residents need to be made aware that even mains-powered detectors only have a certain shelf life. Yes. Since it’s small and battery operated, you can even take it with you to your camping trips – in fact, a surprising number of carbon monoxide incidents happen on camping trips. When do I need to replace my alarm?Where there is a carbon-fuelled appliance (e.g. boiler or gas cooker) or a flue, a carbon monoxide alarm is also required.

In the department’s view, a non-functioning purely decorative fireplace would not constitute a fixed combustion appliance. Gas cookersIf the occupier shares the accommodation with the private landlord or the private landlord’s family, then these regulations will not apply. For example landlords should write to their tenants to explain that it is a legal requirement to install the alarms and that it is for the tenant’s own safety. Landlords should try to arrange a time to visit that is convenient for the tenant, and keep a written record of access attempts to provide to the local housing authority if required. Is there a grace period for installation after the regulations commence? The new requirements come into force on 1 October 2022. Landlords are expected to be compliant with the regulations from that date. Definitions Carbon monoxide alarm