Fire safety · Landlords
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for London Landlords
Supply, installation and testing arrangements for the alarms landlords in England must provide.
What landlords in England must provide
Under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations, landlords must provide a smoke alarm on each storey of the property used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers). Alarms must be tested to be in working order at the start of each new tenancy. Check the regulations and your licence conditions for the details that apply to your property.
How we help
- Check alarm provision across single properties or portfolios
- Coordinate supply and installation of alarms by competent installers
- Link alarm work with EICR, gas safety and HMO compliance visits
HMOs and blocks usually need more than individual alarms; see fire risk assessment for HMOs and blocks.
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Frequently asked questions
Do landlords have to provide smoke alarms?
Yes. In England landlords must provide a smoke alarm on each storey used as living accommodation and test that alarms work at the start of each tenancy.
Do I need a carbon monoxide alarm?
A carbon monoxide alarm is required in any room with a fixed combustion appliance, excluding gas cookers. Other rooms and licence conditions may add requirements.