• Carbon monoxide (CO) is described as the 'silent killer' because it cannot easily be detected with effects symptomatic of other problems like lethargy, cold or flue etc.
• Whilst it was not a legal requirement in 2014 it is only a question of time before it was compulsory to fit these.
• The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 made it compulsory for all rented properties to be fitted with smoke detectors on every floor as a minimum.
• Unlike smoke alarms which might be fitted in several locations, only one CO alarm is likely to be required to protect tenants.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms must also be fitted in areas with a solid fuel burning appliance including rooms with open fires.
• At the start of each new tenancy smoke and CO detectors must be tested.
• During tenancies tenants are encouraged to test alarms weekly.

See also

• Compliance
• Detectors
• Section 21
• How to rent guide
• heat detectors
• gas detectors
• boiler servicing
• gas safety certification
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (england) 2015
• Certification