Smoke alarms, fire blanket and CO alarms (minimum standards) in Ireland

A legal requirement for landlords in the Republic of Ireland. No fixed renewal date, and here is who can do it, which properties it covers and what the law says.

At a glance

How often
No fixed renewal date
Who does it
A suitably competent person
Applies to
Every rented property
Legal status
Legal requirement

Common questions

Does the Smoke alarms, fire blanket and CO alarms (minimum standards) need to be renewed?

There is no fixed renewal date. It is a standing duty that applies whenever the rules below are triggered, for example at the start of a tenancy.

Who is responsible for the Smoke alarms, fire blanket and CO alarms (minimum standards)?

A suitably competent person.

Does it apply to every rented property in Ireland?

Yes. It applies to every rented property in the Republic of Ireland.

What does the law say?

Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 137/2019), Reg 10: a fire detection and alarm system (smoke alarms in the hall and on each landing) and a fire blanket in the kitchen. Reg 6(6): a carbon monoxide alarm wherever there is an open-flued or flueless appliance. Enforced by the local authority.

Written from the same rule Beamwise uses to track this for properties in the Republic of Ireland, last updated 15 Sept 2026. Rules change, so check the legislation named above or take professional advice before relying on it.

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