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SAFETY REGULATIONS
GAS SAFETY REGULATIONS
It is a legal requirement that all gas appliances and systems are
inspected on an annual basis. A Gas Safety Certificate must be obtained
to cover the safety of the pipework, the boiler, the cooker and
any other gas appliances in the property. This certificate has to
be issued by a CORGI registered gas fitter. Any repairs that are
required on gas appliances, pipework or fittings in a property have
to be repaired on a 'forthwith' basis. Therefore we would send a
CORGI registered gas fitter whether or not the Landlord is contactable.
We will arrange for a gas safety certificate to be issued on an
annual basis and a competitive cost to yourself. Gas Safety (Installation
& Use) Regulations 1994 and subsequent amendments.
ELECTRIC SAFETY
REGULATIONS
It is a legal requirement that all electrical appliances and systems
are checked for the safety of your tenant. Any item left in the
property, by the Landlord, that has a plug on it must be checked
and repaired or replaced if found to be faulty. (Electrical Equipment
Regulations 1989). Many Landlords may not be aware of the above
regulations or may even choose to ignore them, First Choice provide
a professional service which includes supplying landlords with accurate
and up to date legislation. If you have any queries about the legal
aspect of letting a property, you may ring or make an appointment
with our property management department. Advise is also available
from your Solicitor and the Citizen's Advice Bureaux. Chelmsford
Council also offer limited assistance and information.
SMOKE ALARMS
The Building Regulations 1991 requires that all properties built
since June 1992 must be fitted with mains operated interlinked smoke
detectors/alarms on each floor. Such regulations regarding older
properties do not exist at the present time but we strongly recommend
that smoke alarms are fitted in all let properties and are regularly
checked to ensure they are in full working order.
FURNITURE AND
FURNISHINGS
Any furniture in the property whilst let must be up to the required
standards of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations.
This applies to beds, bedheads, children's furniture, mattresses,
sofas, chairs, cushions, stretch or loose covers for furniture,
pillows, garden furniture suitable for use in a dwelling and three
pieces suites. All must bear a BS7177, 1989 certificate of fire
safety. Any items that do not comply must be removed from the property.
There are high fines for non-compliance. The regulations do not
apply to curtains, carpets, bedclothes (including duvets) and mattress
covers.
This information is a summary of the implications of the Furniture
& Furnishings (Fire)(Safety)(Amendment) Regulations 1993 and
should be read in conjunction with the official guide from the Department
of Trade & Industry (DTI) a copy of which is available for your
perusal at our Chelmsford office
INVENTORY
A detailed inventory of the contents of the property will be taken
to protect your interests, even if the property is minimally furnished
or unfurnished. This is completed by an independent inventory company
called HomeCare Inventory Services.
All personal items should be removed from the property prior to
letting. This includes items of sentimental value such as ornaments
and pictures. We recommend you also check your insurance cover
too. First Choice are able to offer insurance especially tailored
for leased properties. Please click on "Insurance"
in the menu for further information.
We must advise you that non-compliance with
any of the above regulations is a criminal offence.
We will not accept liability for any breach
of the above regulations on a Landlord's part.
If you would like any further information
on this or anything else please contact
us
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