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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhy is carbon monoxide dangerous?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nCarbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no smell or taste and can be difficult to detect without the aid of a carbon monoxide detector. Symptoms such as tiredness, shortness of breath, nausea and headaches can be easily mistaken for flu or food poisoning. However, after exposure to high levels for 2 hours, the person may become unconscious and could die from this poisonous gas. With such sudden consequences, early detection is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information about the dangers of carbon monoxide<\/a> and how it kills, read our blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccommodation providers: Your responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nCO gas is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels containing carbon, for example coal, wood, gas or charcoal. A build-up in emissions of CO gas can come from:
\u2022 Faulty gas appliances
\u2022 Fuel burning stoves, open fires or BBQs used in poorly ventilated areas
\u2022 Running a car engine in an enclosed space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like landlords, holiday home owners have a responsibility to ensure that their properties are compliant with the regulations Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015<\/a>. These regulations state that a carbon monoxide detector should be fitted in any room that has a solid fuel burning appliance such as a log burner or open fire. Whilst not a legal requirement, it is also advisable to install a detector in any room with a gas or oil burning appliance such as a boiler or oven. You should also check and log all smoke and CO alarms on change-over day for added peace on mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all homes with a carbon fuel burning appliance<\/a>, such as a boiler, gas cooker, or open fire, have a CO alarm installed. Similar regulations are also in place in Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaintaining CO Alarms and Fuel Burning Appliances<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe maintenance of gas appliances in all properties is also of paramount importance. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998<\/a> outlines the legal duties of self-catering accommodation providers to ensure the safety of any guests. All gas appliances should be installed and checked annually by a Gas Safe Engineer<\/a>. Accommodation providers need to ensure adequate ventilation throughout the holiday accommodation. This is of particular importance in caravans, lodges and tents or glamping pods.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFurther to this, it is essential that CO alarms are tested regularly to ensure that it is working, and not near the end of its life. It is recommended that these detectors are tested once a month \u2013 sign up for our reminder service<\/a> to receive texts and emails when this is due.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProvide information for your tenants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
With frequent change-over of tenants and short-term occupancy, it may also help to provide a factsheet<\/a> with guidance on carbon monoxide safety. Information such as how to locate and turn off the mains gas supply, what to do if the carbon monoxide alarm goes off or who to contact in an emergency may prove invaluable. Some tenants will be unfamiliar with gas appliances and general advice on how to use them safely could be useful. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFurthermore, unlike some smoke alarms that are prone to false triggers, a CO alarm is very unlikely to go off unless it detects carbon monoxide. False alarms<\/a> are very unlikely and residents should be advised to act immediately and assume it is an emergency situation. Many people are not aware of the CO emissions from BBQs and camp fires. Cosy fires and family BBQs can prove deadly if emissions are allowed to accumulate in a tent, glamping pod or caravan. Campsites or caravan sites are advised to alert campers to the possible dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConfidence in the UK holiday market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWith the trend in UK \u2018staycations\u2019 looking set to continue into next year, ensuring the safety of guests in all accommodation will only help to increase confidence in UK holidays. Families should have peace of mind that their safety is of the utmost importance. There are many options for carbon monoxide alarms including combined<\/a> or separate smoke<\/a> and CO<\/a> alarms, audible and visual cues and fixed or portable units. The requirement of each accommodation type varies depending on size, risks and structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accommodation providers: Your responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nCO gas is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels containing carbon, for example coal, wood, gas or charcoal. A build-up in emissions of CO gas can come from:
\u2022 Faulty gas appliances
\u2022 Fuel burning stoves, open fires or BBQs used in poorly ventilated areas
\u2022 Running a car engine in an enclosed space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like landlords, holiday home owners have a responsibility to ensure that their properties are compliant with the regulations Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015<\/a>. These regulations state that a carbon monoxide detector should be fitted in any room that has a solid fuel burning appliance such as a log burner or open fire. Whilst not a legal requirement, it is also advisable to install a detector in any room with a gas or oil burning appliance such as a boiler or oven. You should also check and log all smoke and CO alarms on change-over day for added peace on mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all homes with a carbon fuel burning appliance<\/a>, such as a boiler, gas cooker, or open fire, have a CO alarm installed. Similar regulations are also in place in Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaintaining CO Alarms and Fuel Burning Appliances<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe maintenance of gas appliances in all properties is also of paramount importance. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998<\/a> outlines the legal duties of self-catering accommodation providers to ensure the safety of any guests. All gas appliances should be installed and checked annually by a Gas Safe Engineer<\/a>. Accommodation providers need to ensure adequate ventilation throughout the holiday accommodation. This is of particular importance in caravans, lodges and tents or glamping pods.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFurther to this, it is essential that CO alarms are tested regularly to ensure that it is working, and not near the end of its life. It is recommended that these detectors are tested once a month \u2013 sign up for our reminder service<\/a> to receive texts and emails when this is due.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProvide information for your tenants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
With frequent change-over of tenants and short-term occupancy, it may also help to provide a factsheet<\/a> with guidance on carbon monoxide safety. Information such as how to locate and turn off the mains gas supply, what to do if the carbon monoxide alarm goes off or who to contact in an emergency may prove invaluable. Some tenants will be unfamiliar with gas appliances and general advice on how to use them safely could be useful. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFurthermore, unlike some smoke alarms that are prone to false triggers, a CO alarm is very unlikely to go off unless it detects carbon monoxide. False alarms<\/a> are very unlikely and residents should be advised to act immediately and assume it is an emergency situation. Many people are not aware of the CO emissions from BBQs and camp fires. Cosy fires and family BBQs can prove deadly if emissions are allowed to accumulate in a tent, glamping pod or caravan. Campsites or caravan sites are advised to alert campers to the possible dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConfidence in the UK holiday market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWith the trend in UK \u2018staycations\u2019 looking set to continue into next year, ensuring the safety of guests in all accommodation will only help to increase confidence in UK holidays. Families should have peace of mind that their safety is of the utmost importance. There are many options for carbon monoxide alarms including combined<\/a> or separate smoke<\/a> and CO<\/a> alarms, audible and visual cues and fixed or portable units. The requirement of each accommodation type varies depending on size, risks and structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faulty gas appliances
\u2022 Fuel burning stoves, open fires or BBQs used in poorly ventilated areas
\u2022 Running a car engine in an enclosed space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all homes with a carbon fuel burning appliance<\/a>, such as a boiler, gas cooker, or open fire, have a CO alarm installed. Similar regulations are also in place in Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The maintenance of gas appliances in all properties is also of paramount importance. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998<\/a> outlines the legal duties of self-catering accommodation providers to ensure the safety of any guests. All gas appliances should be installed and checked annually by a Gas Safe Engineer<\/a>. Accommodation providers need to ensure adequate ventilation throughout the holiday accommodation. This is of particular importance in caravans, lodges and tents or glamping pods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Further to this, it is essential that CO alarms are tested regularly to ensure that it is working, and not near the end of its life. It is recommended that these detectors are tested once a month \u2013 sign up for our reminder service<\/a> to receive texts and emails when this is due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With frequent change-over of tenants and short-term occupancy, it may also help to provide a factsheet<\/a> with guidance on carbon monoxide safety. Information such as how to locate and turn off the mains gas supply, what to do if the carbon monoxide alarm goes off or who to contact in an emergency may prove invaluable. Some tenants will be unfamiliar with gas appliances and general advice on how to use them safely could be useful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, unlike some smoke alarms that are prone to false triggers, a CO alarm is very unlikely to go off unless it detects carbon monoxide. False alarms<\/a> are very unlikely and residents should be advised to act immediately and assume it is an emergency situation. Many people are not aware of the CO emissions from BBQs and camp fires. Cosy fires and family BBQs can prove deadly if emissions are allowed to accumulate in a tent, glamping pod or caravan. Campsites or caravan sites are advised to alert campers to the possible dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the trend in UK \u2018staycations\u2019 looking set to continue into next year, ensuring the safety of guests in all accommodation will only help to increase confidence in UK holidays. Families should have peace of mind that their safety is of the utmost importance. There are many options for carbon monoxide alarms including combined<\/a> or separate smoke<\/a> and CO<\/a> alarms, audible and visual cues and fixed or portable units. The requirement of each accommodation type varies depending on size, risks and structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMaintaining CO Alarms and Fuel Burning Appliances<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Provide information for your tenants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Confidence in the UK holiday market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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