Step by step guide for landlords and agents in Eastbourne for completing the application form for a property licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Licence Application - Fire Safety
These notes will help you to complete Part 8 of the application form - fire safety.
The Furnishings (Fire safety) Amendment Regulations 1993 set levels of fire resistance for domestic upholstered furniture, furnishings and other products containing upholstery.
Upholstered Furniture
Upholstered furniture must have fire resistant filling material and must pass a cigarette resistance test and permanent covers must pass a match resistance test.
Landlords letting residential property will be expected to ensure that any soft furniture complies with these regulations.
Upholstered furniture which is covered by the above regulations include:
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beds
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headboards
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mattresses
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sofa-beds
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nursery furniture
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garden furniture which can be used indoors
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furniture in new caravans
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scatter cushions
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seat pads and pillows
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loose and stretch covers for furniture
You should be looking for furniture which is properly labelled as meeting the requirements of the regulations.
