Standards of AccommodationGas Safety CertificatesBy law, all landlords now have to carry out annual gas safety inspections with a CORGI registered engineer and provide each tenant with a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate. New tenants should be issued with a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate before moving in. The Health & Safety Executive has a Gas Safety Advice line on 0800 300363. Many landlords hold a NICEIC certificate, which proves that the property has had an electrical check within the last five years. Although this is recommended, it is not a legal requirement. All electrical appliances should be tested and have either a label on each piece of equipment or a certificate listing all the appliances that have been tested. Carbon MonoxideIf you have gas appliances in your house, Carbon Monoxide is a possible danger. It's invisible and odourless, but it can kill. Watch out for:
Know the symptoms…
Fire Safety - Furniture and FurnishingsOn 1 January 1997 the final phase of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988 came into force. This means that furniture and furnishings supplied in let accommodation must comply with the fire and safety requirements in the Regulations. All residential premises including flats, bedsits and houses where furniture is supplied as part of the let are covered by these regulations. The type of furniture covered by the regulations are any upholstered furniture including:
Carpets, curtains and duvets are not covered by the regulations. |
