Fire and Safety in Properties Flashcards
New build properties or conversions since 1992, must have what?
Adequate fire safety systems under the current Building Regulations
What alarms should be fitted for all tenancies from 1st October 2015?
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 place legal duties on who?
Landlords, agents and contractors dealing with rented properties
What does the law say about gas appliances?
They must be safe and failure to comply is a criminal offence
What is the body that gas engineers must be approved by?
The Gas Safe Register
How often should a gas safety check be done?
Every year by a qualified engineer (who must complete a gas safety record)
A gas safety record must be given to tenants when?
New tenants before they move in
Existing tenants within 28 days of the check
How long should gas safety records be kept for by the agent/landlord?
2 years
If an agent arranges to renew the gas safety record for a landlord, they take on the landlords responsibilities for gas safety… true or false?
True
Electrical equipment supplied must be what?
Safe and in line with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 and the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1989
Is it mandatory to have electrical equipment checked on a yearly basis?
Not at present, but is it best practice to have it tested prior to the start of the tenancy and at periodic intervals thereafter
It is considered best practice to have electrical systems tested how often?
Every 5 years
New regulations requiring electrical safety check are expected under what legislation?
The Housing and Planning Act 2016
Both landlords and agents can be classed as suppliers of electrical equipment in a rented property, and are therefore liable under the law… true or false?
True
The Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994, set standards for what?
Plugs, adapters and sockets in domestic appliances
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended set standards for what?
Domestic furnishing and furniture made or re-upholstered since March 1989 (some items are excluded, for example carpets, curtains and furniture made before 1950)
Landlords and agents are not responsible for fire safe furnishings… True or false?
False… if they supply furniture in the course of business then they are responsible under the regulations for fire safe furnishings
Breach of Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 is what?
A criminal offence… but the defence of due diligence can be used
Regarding water… what should be done for safety in residential properties? (5 points)
- Risk of exposure to Legionella should be assessed
- Water should not be allowed to stagnate in the water system
- Hot water should be stored at 60 degrees Celsius
- Cold water tanks should have tight-fitting lids
- Shower heads should be cleaned and disinfected regularly
Where asbestos is discovered in a property, what should take place?
A risk assessment
Any work involving asbestos should be carried out by who?
Approved contractors only
Asbestos and ACMs can be put in a standard bin… true or false?
False.. they are controlled waste and should be disposed of in accordance with the Regulations
