Safety compliance
Providing safe properties is one of several foundation stones for the team at 1Let. Safety compliance has increased over the years and for a residential property in the private rented sector that means the landlord must fully comply with the following safety issues:
GAS SAFETY
Where properties are fitted with any form of gas appliance or gas heating system, the landlord must, by law, hold a current Landlord’s Gas Safety Certificate for the property in question. This certificate must be renewed on an annual basis.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Landlords must obtain an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and Portable Appliance Test (PAT) electrical safety certificates if not already obtained or renew certificates if they have expired. An EICR is required every 3 years - or after 7 years if the property is a new build and supported with the relevant certificates relating to new property. A PAT is required every year.
FURNITURE & FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS
All furniture and furnishings must comply with The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended in 1989 and 1993). Relevant furniture and furnishings should include a label to indicate compliance.
SMOKE DETECTION
The Scottish Government has produced revised statutory guidance on the requirements for smoke alarms. This guidance states there should be at least:
• One functioning smoke alarm in every room which is frequently used by the occupants for general daytime living purposes
• One functioning smoke alarm in every circulation space, such as hallways and landings
• One heat alarm in every kitchen
• All alarms should be interlinked
LEGIONELLA
Landlords now have a legal duty to ensure that the risk of exposure to legionella in all rental properties is properly assessed and controlled. 1Let can arrange for an initial Legionella check, something that will be discussed when on the topic of safety compliance.
CARBON MONOXIDE
In 2015 it became mandatory for private landlords across Scotland to provide a carbon monoxide detector with a sealed long-life battery within ALL rooms containing a fuel burning appliance. Read our blog http://www.1let.co.uk/blog/scottish-carbon-monoxide-legislation-the-key-changes/
ADDITIONAL FIRE SAFETY
Provide a fire blanket if not already present.