When are they changing?
The Regulations come into operation on 1 September 2024, for all new private tenancies granted on or after this date.
Existing tenancies granted before 1 September 2024, must comply by 1 December 2024. This means all private rented properties must comply and install the required smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms by the compliance dates.
What has changed?
The new law requires all properties to have interlinked Smoke and Heat alarms as well as Carbon Monoxide alarms if your home contains any type of carbon fuel burning appliance.
- Heat Alarms - An interlinked heat alarm must be placed in every kitchen
- Smoke Alarms - An interlinked smoke alarm must be placed in the room that is most frequently used (i.e. Living Room) and in every circulation space (halls, stairs, landing or corridor) on each storey in the building.
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms -A Carbon Monoxide alarm must be installed in any room or circulation space of the property which contains a flue (including a chimney of an open fire that has not been put beyond use) and/or a fixed combustion appliance other than a gas cooker/gas oven
Which alarms are compliant?
All alarms must be certified to the following British Standards:-
- Heat Alarms - BS 5446-2:2003
- Smoke Alarms - BS EN14604:2005
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms - British Kitemark EN 50291-1
Each alarm must use a sealed and tamper-proof 10 Year Battery or be mains powered with a 10 Year Battery Backup.
LINKD Alarms | 100% Compliant
At LINKD Alarms all our alarms have been independently tested & certified to the required British Standards.
Both our Battery Powered & Mains Powered alarms are fully compliant with the new Northern Ireland Regulations.
Purchase with confidence that your properties are in compliance with the law and insurance policies