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Hi
We are a Local Authority and the issue is where / whether we install Co monitors.
Does any one know why the new regulations would only specify that Co monitors are requried to be fited by landlords where there is a "solid fuel burning combustion appliance". The relevant word being "solid" - thus taking out gas appliances? When its incomplete combustion of the gas burning appliances that most of us associate with Co poisonings.
Is this a major flaw or is it purposely worded in this way.
Any thoughts would be welcome.
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No mistake, new Regs. don't apply to gas appliances (GSIUR apply)
Note also from GSIUR ACoP:
Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
CO alarms are not covered by GSIUR or this ACOP. Although CO alarms are
a useful back-up precaution they must not be regarded as a substitute for proper
installation and maintenance of gas equipment by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Such alarms should comply with BS EN 50291 and carry the appropriate
conformity marking. CO alarms should be installed, checked, maintained and
serviced in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
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Why not fit them anyway as good practice
SBH
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I didn't think these regs would apply to a LA. Only private sector landlords?
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Why?
Although it is unusual (now) to have solid fuel appliances in social housing, a HA I know has quite a few rural properties with 'chimney-sweeping needs' (which they did for tenants - private tenants have to do their own usually).
CO risk is the same whoever the landlord is, surely?
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