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Social Housing Provider - fire detection?

alanblaby
I've been searching for the requirements for a Social Housing provider for smoke/fire detection, but am struggling to find any facts.

It appears that Social Housing providers are not subject to the same rules/Laws/guidelines as the Private Rented Market.


Aico publish their own interpretation of BS 5839, which states that rental properties now require smoke detection in each escape route/kitchen and 'main' living room.

But, does this apply to Social Housing?

And, if not, how do Social Housing providers get an exemption from the current requirements?

Any links to current requirements would be very welcome, there are lots out there that are 3 or more years old, and dont take into account the 2020 updates to BS5839.
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    I had a job sheet come through to me to replace a smoke alarm in a HA flat,  I phoned the office and said it must be an alarm left by a previous tenant,  because the HA didn't have it installed. 

    After a quick debate it was decided that I would replace it  because the job sheet had been issued, so we would get paid for it.

    But generally that HA didn't install alarms.
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    I had a job sheet come through to me to replace a smoke alarm in a HA flat,  I phoned the office and said it must be an alarm left by a previous tenant,  because the HA didn't have it installed. 

    After a quick debate it was decided that I would replace it  because the job sheet had been issued, so we would get paid for it.

    But generally that HA didn't install alarms.
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