Guest hasfrood Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hi We have a BS5839 grade D system installed which should be tested once a week. How can i get the tenant to do this test other than standing next to him? Has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 What type of residential premises is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Has Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi Tom 2 up 2 down plus loft extension Has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi Has You can always register the tenant's email address or mobile on our free smoke alarm test reminder service and put a clause in the contract requiring them to test the alarms at a set frequency and supported by the reminder. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am afraid with a single family occupation it is very difficult monitoring such a situation other than education. When ever you become aware of fires especially where the the fire alarm failed to operate and lives were lost let him know or check out http://www.direct.go...afety/index.htm for some more ideas. Harry's smoke alarm test reminder is an excellent idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HappyLad Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Other than putting it in the lease contract that testing the alarms are the tennants responsibility and that you check them at least yearly if not every six months I would not have thought there is much more you can do. There is obviously one issue with regards insurance. If the alarms have not been tested weekly and there is a fire will your insurance company pay out? It is unlikely that the tennant would be able to sue as you have installed the alarms and they have not tested them but a fire can cause great damage to a property. Something worth bearing in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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