Smoke & CO alarm compliance

Safety rules apply to all rentals and are best practice for every home owner.

• Landlords need a check before every new tenancy.
• You must have alarms on every floor.
• Carbon monoxide alarms are required near boilers.
• Scotland requires all alarms to be interlinked.
• Replace any faulty units immediately for safety.
• Check your alarms if you renovate your home.

An expert will visit to make sure your home is fully protected.

• They check if alarms are in date.
• They test battery health and sound levels.
• New alarms are fitted in the best spots.
• Experts avoid areas prone to false triggers.
• They check all fuel burning tools have sensors.
• You get a certificate to prove compliance.

Reliable alarms provide peace of mind for you and your tenants.

• Working alarms give you vital early warnings.
• They help prevent tragic house fires.
• Sensors detect invisible, deadly carbon monoxide gas.
• Valid certificates keep your insurance valid.
• Quality alarms reduce annoying false beeps.
• You stay on the right side of the law.

Professional checks take the guesswork out of safety and legal duties.

• Experts know the exact height for CO sensors.
• They ensure smoke alarms are 30cm from walls.
• You will know if you need interlinked units.
• Pros spot expired sensors you might miss.
• It proves you have followed the law correctly.
• As a guide, expect to pay £80 to £150.