Landlord Fire Safety
Landlords are responsible for the fire safety of their tenants. The regulations vary depending on the type of property, and which country in the UK the property is located.
By law in England, the requirements are;
- Smoke alarms should be installed on every habitable level of the property, should be tested and in working order at the start of tenancy
- A carbon monoxide detector should be installed in every room with a solid fuel burning appliance, such as a gas boiler, coal fire, or log burner
- Heat alarms are recommended for installation in the kitchen, garage, and unoccupied loft spaces
The regulations do not specify what type of alarms are required, however, it is recommended that wired or wireless alarms are installed so that your tenants have the earliest warning of danger giving them the best chance of escape. Also, alarms with sealed long life batteries which last the lifetime of the alarm, sometimes referred to as tamper proof alarms, mean that tenants cannot remove the battery leaving the property unprotected should a fire break out.
There are different regulations depending on what country your rental property is in. Ensure you are meeting the correct requirements by checking your relevant government website.
Mains Powered Heat Alarm with Back-Up Battery - Kidde Firex KF30
Designed for kitchens and garages, the Kidde Firex KF30 is mains powered with a choice of alkaline or rechargeable lithium back-up batteries.
- Interlinks with up to 24 units
- Suitable for BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D1 (lithium) or Grade D2 (alkaline) installations
- Kitemarked and CE marked
10 Year Digital Display Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Kidde K5DCO
Dedicated carbon monoxide alarm with 7 year warranty, constant monitoring and peak level recording.
- Displays CO levels from 30ppm with Peak Level Memory
- CE and UKCA Marked and Kitemarked to BS EN 50291: 2018
- AA batteries included
10 Year LED Carbon Monoxide Detector - Kidde K7CO
Ideal for home use and travellers, the Kidde K7CO alarm will keep you safe for it's guaranteed 10 year lifespan.
- AA batteries included
- Kitemarked for domestic use as well as camping, caravans and boats
- Suitable for free standing or wall mounting
10 Year LED Carbon Monoxide Detector - Kidde K5CO
Wall mounted or free standing, the Kidde K5CO carbon monoxide alarm has a 7 year warranty and comes supplied with batteries.
- 10 year life and 7 year manufacturer's warranty
- Battery operated - AA batteries included
- CE and UKCA Marked and Kitemarked to BS EN 50291: 2018
Longlife Battery Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - Kidde KE10Y29
Optical technology smoke alarm with longlife tamper-proof battery for better safety and complete peace of mind.
- 10 year sealed lithium battery covered by a 10 year warranty
- Suitable for Grade F1 installations
- Kitemarked and CE marked
10 Year Long-Life Battery LED Carbon Monoxide Detector - Kidde K10LLCO
Providing an 85dB warning alarm upon activation, the Kidde K10LLCO carbon monoxide alarm is fitted with 10 year sealed lithium battery.
- 10 year life and manufacturer's warranty
- CE, UKCA marked and Kitemarked to BS EN 50291-1: 2018 for domestic use
- Portable with a slim, lightweight design
Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm with Back-Up Battery - Kidde Firex KF20
The Kidde Firex KF20 and KF20R smoke alarms are mains powered with either an alkaline or rechargeable lithium back-up battery fitted.
- Interlinks via cable with up to 24 alarms
- Suitable for BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D1 (lithium) or Grade D2 (alkaline) installations
- Kitemarked and CE marked
Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Kidde 2030-DCR
With an 85dB warning alarm upon activation, the Kidde 2030-DCR carbon monoxide alarm can be wall mounted or free standing.
- AA alkaline batteries included
- 10 year life and 3 year manufacturer's warranty
- CE marked and UKCA marked to BS EN 50291-1: 2018