12 Hamptons International
Safety regulations
Landlords in the UK are required to adhere
Additional recommendations
to stringent safety regulations designed to
Although the law does not make specific
protect tenants from avoidable hazards.
provision for the following, Hamptons
Hamptons International staff are given
International recommends that additional
comprehensive training and have detailed
(practical) precautions are taken by Landlords
knowledge of how to handle these risks,
prior to the commencement of any new
guaranteeing you peace of mind that your
tenancy, as follows:
legal obligations have been fulfilled.
• Smoke Alarms should be installed on
We would like to draw your attention to the
each floor of the property and, if not mains
following specific pieces of legislation, on
operated, batteries should be replaced
which our staff can provide further advice
regularly.
and guidance.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be
Gas and electrical safety
installed next to each gas appliance and
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
batteries should be replaced regularly.
Regulations 1998 stipulate that all gas
appliances must be inspected annually by a
• A fire blanket, or small fire extinguisher
Gas Safe Register - registered engineer.
(which may require servicing/ maintaining)
A valid Gas Safety Record must be issued each
should be provided in the kitchen.
time and updated every twelve months.
Non-compliance is a criminal offence with
• Potential safety hazards should be
serious penalties.
identified, assessed and improved upon
wherever possible.
The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations
For example:
1994 require that electrical equipment,
• All stairs should have suitable banisters
including wiring, is safe. A Portable Appliance
• All balconies/ terraces should be fitted
Test (or more detailed full electrical inspection,
with suitable balustrades
if necessary) should be carried out regularly
• All ponds should be covered with mesh or
and all electrical testing must be conducted by
netting
a qualified and registered engineer.
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