Landlord alarm requirements
Since October 2022, the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 require all private landlords in England to install a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance. Smoke alarms are required on every floor of the property.
Types of alarms we install
- Smoke alarms — optical and ionisation types, mains-wired with battery backup
- Heat alarms — ideal for kitchens where cooking fumes cause false triggers
- Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms — required wherever there is a gas boiler, fire, or combustion appliance
- Combined units — smoke and CO in one device
- Interlinked systems — all alarms trigger simultaneously across the property
Why mains-wired?
Mains-wired alarms with battery backup are the recommended standard for rental properties. Unlike battery-only alarms, they cannot be easily removed or have batteries taken out by tenants, ensuring continuous protection.