Smoke & CO Alarms England (Landlord Rules + 2026 Compliance Checklist)
Smoke alarm and CO alarm rules for private landlords in England, where to fit them, testing, tenancy start checks, HMO differences, and how to log tests for your portfolio.
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Safety items beyond Gas and Electrical: smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms in rooms with combustion appliances, PAT testing for supplied portable appliances, legionella risk assessments and fire safety in shared blocks.
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Smoke alarm and CO alarm rules for private landlords in England, where to fit them, testing, tenancy start checks, HMO differences, and how to log tests for your portfolio.
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