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Letting a specialist handle your monthly emergency light flick tests and smoke alarm checks takes a huge weight off your shoulders as a landlord or commercial tenant. These tasks are small but absolutely critical, and missing them can leave you exposed to safety risks, compliance issues, and potential enforcement action. By entrusting them to Safety Facilities, you gain the reassurance that every check is carried out correctly, on time, and fully documented. Instead of juggling reminders, regulations, and maintenance visits, you get a reliable, professional service that keeps your properties compliant and your tenants protected. It’s a simple way to remove the stress while strengthening your legal and safety responsibilities.
Property Repairs
Safety Facilities often act as a central point of coordination when something in a building needs urgent attention, taking responsibility for contacting trusted repair services such as plumbers, electricians, and general property maintenance professionals on your behalf. This approach ensures that issues are handled quickly, by competent and vetted tradespeople, and in a way that aligns with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures. It also reduces risk by preventing unqualified individuals from attempting repairs, maintaining clear accountability, and ensuring that all work is recorded, monitored, and completed to a safe standard. By managing the process end‑to‑end, safety facilities teams help keep the environment compliant, functional, and secure while allowing occupants to focus on their core activities.
Smoke Detectors
As a landlord in the UK, regularly testing smoke alarms and replacing their batteries is a vital legal and moral responsibility. Under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022, landlords must ensure that at least one smoke alarm is installed on every storey of a rental property used as living accommodation. These alarms must be operational at the start of each tenancy, and landlords are required to repair or replace faulty alarms once notified. Regular testing—ideally monthly—and timely battery replacement are essential to ensure these life-saving devices function correctly in the event of a fire. Neglecting this duty not only puts tenants at serious risk but can also result in enforcement action and penalties. A working smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death, making proactive maintenance a cornerstone of responsible property management
Emergency Lights
As a UK landlord or Commercial Tenant, conducting monthly emergency lighting flick tests is a legal obligation under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. These tests simulate a mains power failure to ensure that all emergency luminaires activate correctly, providing safe illumination for escape routes and fire equipment. The designated “Responsible Person”—which may be the landlord or property manager—must carry out and record these tests consistently. This routine check is not just a compliance formality; it’s a critical safety measure that can prevent serious harm during emergencies. Proper documentation of each test is essential for demonstrating compliance during audits or investigations
Contact us for further details
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enquiries@sheqadvisory.co.uk
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07917137460
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