Fire And Safety

Question 1

Smoke detector act 1991

Answer 1

New dwellings must have smoke detector at least in each floor connected to mains

Question 2

01 October 2015 regulation

Answer 2

Compulsory to install smoke alarm battery operated to each floor

Also carbon monoxide

If landlord doesn’t comply
Fine and local authority will install it themselves. And can give fine if 5k

Question 3

Gas safety regulation 1998

Answer 3

Must be safe :
Gas appliance
Pipe work leading to appliance
Flute going from appliance

Question 4

Penalty for not compliance with gas regulations

Answer 4

Criminal

Prison or unlimited fine

Question 5

ACS

Answer 5

Registered contractor with gas register :

National accreditation certificate scheme

Question 6

Gas check every 12 months

Answer 6

Address 
Appliance 
Date 
Defect 
Remedy 
Contractor name

Question 7

Gas safety cert

Answer 7

Must go to tenant before they move in

Check within 12 months

Question 8

Carbon monoxide detector

Answer 8

2015 regulation

Any room with solid fuel devise ( coal oil or wood ) must have detector

Question 9

Electrical safety

Answer 9

Low vol regulation 1989
Elec equipment reg 1994

Failing to fail safety is criminal
CE markings - 1994 regulation - equipment packaging n printed instruction marker witnesses CE - to show they comply with regulation

Question 10

Plugs and socket regulation 1994

Elec equipment regulation 1994

Answer 10

Plugs meet current standard regulations
Plugs fitted with correct fuse
Adaptive used on appliance with non uk plugs
Liability falls in supplier

Question 11

Furniture and furnishing regulation 1988

Answer 11

Fire resistant filling
Passed match n cigarette test
Penalty 5 k or prison 6 months

Question 12

Due diligence defence

Answer 12

Agent can prove they took precautions
Set up company procedure
Taking all steps to avoid commuting offence
Make sure landlord understand - not just by writing
Checking labels

Question 13

Asbestos

Answer 13

Banned since 1999
Control of asbestos regulations 2012
Check control of asbestos register

Question 14

Legionella

Answer 14

Control measure
Flushing out system
Ensuring cold water tank have right fitting lid
Temp at 60 degrees

Smallest risk :
Cold water from mains 
No cold water storage 
Other outlets only toilet n hand wash basin 
Hot water from instaneous water heaters