17/02/2009 - Landlords get help on fire safety
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has published a Fire Safety Logbook aimed at helping landlords keep their properties safe.
Landlords can now record their fire safety precautions online to make it easier to ensure the necessary safety measures are being taken.
The site can record fire equipment defects and instances where the fire alarm has been activated. There is also a template for fire safety risk assessments.
David Salusbury, chairman of the NLA said: "Fire safety in the private-rented sector is clearly an issue of vital importance and one that all landlords must take seriously. Keeping a record of all the fire safety precautions taken in a rental property will offer reassurance to tenants that their landlord strives to keep their property as safe as possible."
"Landlords face a complex maze of fire safety laws, with different legislation relevant to specific property types. It is important that landlords are aware of which is relevant to their properties and ensure they are adhering to the rules."
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