What are the safety regulations and how do they affect me?

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Firstly, The Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations 1998 (amended 1989 & 1993) imposes fire resistance levels for domestic upholstered furniture, furnishing and other upholstered products present in a residential letting. In simple terms, if your furniture is pre-1988 and post-1950, it probably will not comply and must be removed or replaced.

 

The Gas Safety Regulations state that ALL gas appliances must be checked for safety at least once every twelve months; a record of that check must be made and it must contain certain information and it must be handed to the tenant.

 

The Electrical Regulations require that electrical goods are checked at some time by a qualified and that plugs and fuses are up-to-date and correct.

 

 

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