New fire safety legislation is coming into effect for rental properties in Northern Ireland. What does it mean for landlords?

The Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 is coming into effect to ensure all rental properties meet enhanced electrical safety standards. This means enhanced responsibilities for local landlords to ensure tenant safety. Our blog, is here to easily outline the new legislation and break down each of the requirements, explaining what they mean for landlords, your tenants and rental properties.

Landlord Responsibilities

As part of the new fire safety regulations, the following is now mandatory in each rental property:

Smoke Alarms

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At least one smoke alarm to be installed in main living rooms and in every hall & landing on each floor.

Heat Alarm

One heat alarm to be installed in every kitchen space within the property.

CO Alarm

CO alarm in any room or circulation space containing a fixed combustion appliance or flue.

When Do These Fire Safety Regulations Come Into Effect?

Regulations come into effect as soon as 1st September 2024…

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1st September 2024

Tenancies granted after 1st September 2024 must be fully compliant by the date the new tenancy is granted.

1st December 2024

Existing tenancies granted before 1st September 2024 must be fully compliant by 1st December 2024.

Easy Supply & Fit

Our team of NICEIC Approved Electricians can easily supply and fit a fire safety pack at each of your rental properties. We have 2 options to choose from – aico & HiSPEC.

Both alarm packs are British Standard, Kite Marked and fully compliant with Building Regulations.

HiSPEC Fire Safety Alarm Pack

x2 HiSPEC RF10-PRO Smoke Alarms
x1 HiSPEC RF10-PRO Heat Alarm
x1 HiSPEC RF10-PRO CO Alarm
x1 HiSPEC Control Unit

aico Fire Safety Alarm Pack

x3 aico RadioLINK+ Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms
x1 aico RadioLINK+ Battery Heat Alarm
x1 aico CO Alarm

Book Your Installation Today

Contact us online now for a free quotation to supply and fit your preferred fire safety alarm pack. Once submitted our team will come back to you with a full quotation and installation date.

For more information regarding The Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations and further fire safety regulation, click here.