Overview

The Carbon Monoxide (Detection and Safety) Bill aims to improve carbon monoxide safety in England and Wales by mandating carbon monoxide alarms in certain dwellings and assigning carbon monoxide safety as a core function for fire and rescue authorities.

Description

This bill makes several key changes to existing legislation:

• Fire and Rescue Services Responsibility: Makes carbon monoxide safety a core function of fire and rescue authorities in England, requiring them to provide information, publicity, and advice on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning and installing alarms.
• Mandatory Alarms in Rented Dwellings: Requires the Secretary of State to create regulations within 12 months, mandating landlords to install and maintain working audible carbon monoxide alarms in rented properties with gas, liquid, or solid fuel burning appliances. This includes social housing providers.
• Mandatory Alarms in New Dwellings: Similarly, requires the Secretary of State to create regulations within 12 months, mandating the installation of working audible carbon monoxide alarms in newly built dwellings in England with gas, liquid, or solid fuel burning appliances.
• Housing Act 2004 Amendment: Amends the Housing Act 2004 to ensure that any license issued under Parts 2 and 3 must include a condition that mandates the installation of an audible carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation and containing fuel-burning appliances.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. However, implementation will likely involve costs associated with regulation development, enforcement, and potential public awareness campaigns. Costs for landlords and developers to comply with the new regulations are also likely. No specific financial figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Landlords: Required to install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms in rented properties (significant cost implications possible).
• Developers: Required to install alarms in newly built homes with fuel-burning appliances (cost implications).
• Social Housing Providers: Included in the landlord regulations.
• Fire and Rescue Services: Assume new responsibilities for promoting carbon monoxide safety (resource implications).
• Tenants: Benefit from increased safety measures (minimal to no cost implication).
• Homeowners: While not directly mandated in this bill, the changes could influence future requirements for carbon monoxide safety in owner-occupied homes.

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