Landlord Fire Safety

Ensure Your Rental Properties Are Legally Compliant and Safe

If you own rental properties in Northern Ireland, the updated Private Tenancies Regulations (NI) 2024 now require your properties to meet specific fire and carbon monoxide safety standards. These regulations are now in force, and compliance is not optional.

What Landlords Need to Have in Place

Under the regulations, you must have:

• Mains-powered, tamper-proof (Grade D1) smoke and heat alarms
• Interlinked alarms across the property
• Correct alarm placement, including:
  • Smoke alarms in the living room and circulation areas on each floor
  • Heat alarms in kitchens
  • Carbon monoxide alarms in any room with a fixed combustion appliance

Battery-only or replaceable battery alarms do not meet these requirements.

Why Compliance Matters

Failing to meet these requirements can result in:

• Fines up to £2,500
• Legal action
• Increased risk to your tenants and your investment

Beyond compliance, these measures are critical to:

• Protecting your tenants’ lives
• Ensuring your insurance remains valid
• Demonstrating your commitment as a responsible landlord

Fire Safety Solutions NI: Your Compliance Partner

Our experienced, certified team will:

• Inspect your property
• Advise on upgrades if needed
• Install fully compliant, interlinked alarms
• Provide certification for your records and for tenant reassurance

Don’t risk fines or your tenants’ safety.

Contact Fire Safety Solutions NI today to arrange your fire safety inspection and upgrade your alarms, ensuring your rental property remains compliant and protected.