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From 1 September 2024, new legal requirements for Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms came into force across Northern Ireland’s private rented sector.
At Quicklet NI, our priority is ensuring every landlord we work with stays compliant, protected, and up to date with these safety standards.
This article explains what the law requires, what we’ve done to make your properties compliant, and how we’ll continue to manage compliance for 2025 and beyond.
The Law in Brief
The Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 apply to all private rented homes.
Since December 2024, every rented property must:
- Have the correct number and type of alarms
- Ensure all alarms are interlinked and working
- Keep records of testing and maintenance
As your property management partner, Quicklet NI ensures you are aware of compliance updates. With a team of contractors, we can deal with all required actions needed in your property to ensure you are compliant.
What Every Property Must Have
Quicklet NI ensures your property includes:
✅ Smoke Alarms: one in the main living area, and one in every hallway or landing on each floor.
✅ Heat Alarm: one in every kitchen.
✅ Carbon Monoxide Alarm: one in any room or space with a boiler, stove, open fire, or flue.
All smoke and heat alarms must be interlinked (mains-wired or sealed 10-year battery) and meet BS 5839-6. CO alarms must meet BS EN 50292.
How Quicklet NI Manages Compliance for You
Landlord compliance doesn’t end once alarms are installed.
Our team provides ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and certification to ensure your property remains compliant year-round.
Here’s how:
- Annual Safety Checks – We inspect and test alarms during routine property visits.
- Maintenance & Fault Reporting – Tenants can report any alarm issues directly to us for fast repair.
- Compliance Records – We store digital evidence of alarm installation, testing, and maintenance for each tenancy.
- Portfolio Oversight – We review every property annually to make sure it continues to meet 2024 standards.
With Quicklet NI managing your property, you can be confident you will be informed of all actions need to ensure it meets every requirement under the Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006 and 2024 Alarm Regulations.
⚖️ Why Ongoing Compliance Matters
Legal Protection – Landlords can face fines of up to £2,500 for non-compliance.
Tenant Safety – Working alarms save lives and prevent serious incidents.
Insurance Validity – Many insurers require proof of compliant alarms.
Reputation & Retention – Demonstrating strong safety standards builds tenant trust.
By partnering with Quicklet NI, you remove the stress and risk, we manage compliance so you don’t have to.
Quicklet NI’s 2025 Advice for Landlords
- Stay informed – Fire and safety standards evolve. We’ll notify you of any future updates.
- Keep records safe – We store digital compliance logs, but always retain your copies for insurance and tax files.
- Respond to tenant reports promptly – Quicklet NI’s reporting system ensures every safety issue is resolved quickly.
- Book your annual safety review – If your property isn’t fully managed by Quicklet NI, contact us for a 2025 compliance check.
Let Quicklet NI Handle It
Quicklet NI takes the guesswork out of landlord compliance.
We manage installation, certification, and maintenance — so you can focus on your investment with confidence.
Contact Quicklet NI today to book your 2025 property safety review and ensure continued compliance under Northern Ireland’s alarm regulations.
