Northern Ireland: Consultation on Regulations for Smoke and Other Alarms and Electrical Safety under Private Tenancies Act 2022

The Department for Communities has announced consultations on two sets of technical regulations that are proposed to be made under the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Act 2022.

One set of regulations would introduce requirements for the provision of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in private rented properties in Northern Ireland, including draft regulations and how to respond are provided.

A second set of regulations would introduce five-yearly electrical safety inspections in private rented properties in Northern Ireland. Details of the draft regulations and how to respond are provided.