Carbon Monixide Alarm Compliance
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance
Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure their rental properties are fitted with carbon monoxide (CO) alarms where required. Under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022, landlords in England must install at least one carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation that contains a fixed combustion appliance, such as a boiler, gas fire, or wood-burning stove (excluding gas cookers). Landlords must also ensure that each alarm is in proper working order at the start of every new tenancy. If a tenant reports that an alarm is faulty during the tenancy, the landlord is responsible for ensuring it is repaired or replaced as soon as reasonably practicable. These regulations are in place to help protect tenants from the dangers of carbon monoxide, a colourless and odourless gas that can be extremely harmful. Regular checks and proper documentation help landlords demonstrate that they are meeting their legal safety obligations and maintaining a safe living environment for their tenants.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Inspection Reports
Our Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Inspection Reports help landlords and letting agents ensure that CO alarms within a property are present, correctly installed, and functioning as intended. During the inspection we check that alarms are installed in the appropriate locations in line with current regulations and carry out an operational test to confirm that each unit is working. We also assess the general condition of the alarm and note any units that may require battery replacement or upgrading due to age or damage. As part of the service, each tested alarm can be fitted with a compliance sticker showing the inspection date and the next recommended check date, providing a clear visual record within the property. All findings are documented in a professional report supported by photographs, giving landlords and property managers a clear record of the alarm’s status at the time of inspection. Reports are delivered within 24–48 hours, helping landlords maintain documented evidence that carbon monoxide alarms have been checked as part of their ongoing safety and compliance responsibilities.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Replacement
If a carbon monoxide alarm is found to be faulty, missing, or no longer suitable during an inspection, we can provide a supply and installation service to ensure the property remains compliant with current safety regulations. We supply reliable carbon monoxide alarms and professionally install them in the appropriate location within the property. Once fitted, the alarm will be tested to confirm it is functioning correctly, and the installation can be recorded within the inspection report where applicable. This service provides landlords and letting agents with a simple and convenient way to ensure their property remains compliant without needing to arrange separate contractors.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Supply & Installation – £40 per alarm
This includes the supply of the alarm, professional installation, and a functional test to confirm the unit is working correctly. A discount may be available when this service is carried out during another scheduled visit to the property.