SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance with the following regulations or any re-enactment, is and remains the personal obligation of the Landlord. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS - (i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations. (ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties. (iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed. (iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so. (v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Terms of Business
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility provisions of Part 35, “Operations”, of the Rules and Regulations for compliance Tank Vessels, Subchapter D (DG-123) published by the United States Coast Guard, are in force at the Facility and must be observed. The following regulations must be observed AT ALL TIMES while berthed at Facility docks: Boiler Tube Blowing - Do not blow boiler tubes, and take every precaution to prevent sparks from escaping from the stack. If vessel safety is at stake, stop transfer operations before blowing the tubes. Cargo Tank Tops - Before berthing, all tank tops, ullage plugs, and sighting ports must be closed and dogged down unless the Vessel’s Master certifies that the tanks are gas-free and all ballast in such tanks is clean. Cargo and bunker tank tops must be kept closed. This also applies to permanent ballast tanks. Ship Manifold Connections, Unused - Unused cargo and bunker connections will be blinded. All blind flanges must meet current U.S. Coast Guard requirements. ** Certain information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the following regulations or any re-enactmentSecurities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions. Engines - Keep the engines ready and the vessel trimmed so it can leave the docks under short notice. If the engines become inoperable, is and remains the personal obligation keep two tugboats of the Landlordadequate size standing by until emergency repairs are made. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords Fire Fighting - Firefighting equipment must be aware available as per applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations. FIRE ALARM - In the event of legislation which is covered by fire on board vessel, however minor it may be, the Furniture & Furnishings Fire Alarm shall be given immediately, as follows: Rapid and continuous ringing of vessel’s xxxx, together with succession of long blasts on vessel’s whistle or siren. Gas Venting - Ullage Holes - Keep all ullage or sighting ports completely closed (Firenot secured) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993except for intermittent periods needed to ullage or sight vessel’s tanks. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fireFlame Arrestors - When open, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes all ullage ports must be protected by clean, well-fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which flame arrestors of wire-gauze screens; these must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke of an approved type and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do sodefects.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Terminal Services Agreement (Philadelphia Energy Solutions Inc.)
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance with the following regulations or any re-enactment, is and remains the personal obligation of the Landlord. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx Curchods let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx Curchods can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx Curchods have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health For all new tenancies commencing after 1st June 2020 and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice all tenancies after 1st April 2021 the Landlord must carry out have a risk assessment completed Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR report) for legionella at their property. Upon written instruction Curchods can arrange this on the Property prior Landlords behalf subject to lettingan additional costs. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage Further remedial works based on this report will be subject to quote with the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at associated costs to be paid by the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Property Management Agreement
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance with the following regulations or any re-enactment, is and remains the personal obligation of the Landlord. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health For all new tenancies commencing after 1st June 2020 and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice all tenancies after 1st April 2021 the Landlord must carry out have a risk assessment completed Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR report) for legionella at the Property prior to lettingtheir property. If Upon written instruction Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage can arrange this on the Property we Landlords behalf subject to an additional costs. Further remedial works based on this report will arrange be subject to quote with the legionella risk assessment at associated costs to be paid by the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Property Management Agreement
SAFETY REGULATIONS. 22.1 The responsibility Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended by the Gas Safety Regulations 2009 place duties on landlords, gas consumer installers and suppliers. All gas appliances including cookers, fires, boilers, water heaters and central heating systems must be both fitted professionally and regularly serviced by British Gas or an installer registered with Gas Safe. By law all landlords are responsible for compliance with the following regulations or any re-enactment, is making sure that appliances are maintained in good order and remains the personal obligation checked for safety at least every 12 months. Landlords are legally obliged to keep a record of the Landlordsafety checks and to provide this report and certificate to the agent and tenant at the beginning of the tenancy. Failure Please note that a tenant may refuse entry to comply with safety legislation the premises if the Gas Safe Certificate is a criminal offence and not provided. The Gas Safe Advice Line on 0800 408 5500 can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -offer further advice if required.
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the 22.2 The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 19931996. All beds, upholstery, upholstered furnishings, loose fittings and permanent or loose covers must be fireproof. Therefore, all furnishings must carry a label stating that they comply with the provisions of that Act or that even if they do not carry such a label the Landlord must ensure they comply nevertheless. It is illegal to provide any such property in contravention of these regulations and there are severe penalties for noncompliance.
22.3 The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 State that all electrical appliances supplied with let accommodation must be safe. This applies to both new and second-hand appliances and covers all electrical items supplied for the intended use of the Tenant. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) regulations also cover fixed appliances such as cookers, showers and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not immersion heaters which must also be safe. The only sure method of ensuring that these appliances are safe is to have them tested by a trained competent person using the appropriate calibrated portable appliance testing equipment (PAT).
22.4 The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations apply 2020 states Landlords in the Private Rented Sector must ensure every electrical installation in their residential premises is inspected and tested at intervals of no more than five years by a qualified and competent person. Landlords are legally obliged to obtain and supply an electrical safety report before a let Property which means that upholstered furniture Tenancy commences showing the results of the test and with a date for the inspection and test to take place. The Landlord must carry keep a permanent labelrecord of the safety checks and provide this report to the agent and tenant at the beginning of a tenancy and supply the report within 28 days from the date of inspection for ongoing tenancies. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required Please note that the item complies with current Regulationstenant and/or agent may refuse entry to the premises if the Electrical Safety report is not provided. Failure to comply may result in a financial penalty of up to £30,000 imposed by Local Authorities.
(ii) 22.5 The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify require that the Landlord must install one battery operated all residential properties in England have a smoke detector alarm fitted on each every floor of every the property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation (which will and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room where a solid fuel is burnt such as wood, coal or biomass and includes open fires. It does not include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom)gas, oil or LPG. The Landlord should be aware Landlords must ensure that the alarm must be these are tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is and recorded as in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out order on a Landlord’s behalf at the start day 1 of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installednew tenancies.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Letting and Management Agreement
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance with the following regulations or any re-enactment, is and remains the personal obligation of the Landlord. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx Curchods let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx Curchods can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx Curchods have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx Curchods manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx Tenancy Curchods will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Terms of Business
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance with the following regulations or any re-enactment, is and remains the personal obligation of the Landlord. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Xxx 0000 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health For all new tenancies commencing after 1st June 2020 and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice all tenancies after 1st April 2021 the Landlord must carry out have a risk assessment completed Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR report) for legionella at the Property prior to lettingtheir property. If Upon written instruction Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage can arrange this on the Property we Landlords behalf at a cost of £160+vat. Further remedial works based on this report will arrange be subject to quote with the legionella risk assessment at associated costs to be paid by the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Property Management Agreement
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance letting of property is now closely regulated with respect to consumer safety. The law makes particular demands regarding the safety, servicing and inspection of the gas and electrical appliances and installations within a property, and with respect to the safety of furniture and soft furnishings provided. The following regulations or any re-enactment, is apply: • Furniture and remains the personal obligation of the Landlord. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 • General Product Safety Regulations 1994 • Gas Safety (Installation and the Furniture and Furnishings Use) Regulations 1998 • Part P Building Regulations (FireElectrical Safety in Dwellings) • Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 • Plugs and Sockets (AmendmentSafety) Regulations 1993. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(11994 • Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations 2007 • Health and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Safety Executive Legionella Guidelines • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015 • Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Xxx 0000 • The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2015 specify 2020 The above mentioned regulations can be subject to change at any time and you accept responsibility for ensuring that any amendments to either existing legislation or conditions made mandatory by new legislation are fully met. The landlord confirms that they are aware of these obligations and that the Landlord Agent has provided sufficient information to assist with compliance. It is agreed that the landlord shall ensure that the property is made available for letting in a safe condition and is in compliance with the above regulations at all times. Mandatory An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) must install one battery operated be obtained before a property is placed on the letting market. This has a 10 year life. A Gas (or oil fired) Safety Certificate must be obtained before a tenant moves in and must be renewed every 12 months. If you wish to arrange your own certificate, you must provide us with a copy before a tenant moves in and renew it every 12 months. A Legionella Risk Assessment must be carried out, ideally immediately after your tenant moves in although it can be when the property is vacant if you wish, however this may produce a less effective assessment. Thereafter the risk should be reassessed every two years. Under the 2015 regulations all rental properties must have a working smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is floor, be it mains wired alarm system where there or battery only, plus a Carbon Monoxide detector in each room that contains a solid fuel heating or hot water appliance. Our policy is living accommodation to also include gas fired appliances within the requirements in order to protect you and the tenants fully. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (which will include England) Regulations 2020 state that landlords must have their properties inspected and tested by a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroomqualified person at least every five years Highly Recommended Annual servicing of gas appliances during Gas Safety Inspection (cost effective and protects the landlord). Annual electrical Portable Appliance Test (XXX) for all plug-in appliances. The Landlord landlord agrees to indemnify the Agent should the landlord elect not to carry out any of the recommended safety checks listed above and to repay the Agent’s costs in incurring any reasonable expenses or penalties that may be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start suffered as a result of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let non-compliance of the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee fire, gas, electrical and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installedappliance safety standards.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility provisions of Part 35, “Operations”, of the Rules and Regulations for compliance Tank Vessels, Subchapter D (DG-123) published by the United States Coast Guard, are in force at the Terminal and must be observed. The following regulations must be observed AT ALL TIMES while berthed at the Terminal’s docks: Boiler Tube Blowing - Do not blow boiler tubes, and take every precaution to prevent sparks from escaping from the stack. If vessel safety is at stake, stop transfer operations before blowing the tubes. Cargo Tank Tops - Before berthing, all tank tops, ullage plugs, and sighting ports must be closed and dogged down unless the Vessel’s Master certifies that the tanks are gas-free and all ballast in such tanks is clean. Cargo and bunker tank tops must be kept closed. This also applies to permanent ballast tanks. Ship Manifold Connections, Unused - Unused cargo and bunker connections will be blinded. All blind flanges must meet current U.S. Coast Guard requirements. ** Certain information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the following regulations or any re-enactmentSecurities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions. Engines - Keep the engines ready and the vessel trimmed so it can leave the docks under short notice. If the engines become inoperable, is and remains the personal obligation keep two tugboats of the Landlordadequate size standing by until emergency repairs are made. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords Fire Fighting - Fire fighting equipment must be aware available as per applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations. FIRE ALARM - In the event of legislation which is covered by fire on board vessel, however minor it my be, the Furniture & Furnishings Fire Alarm shall be given immediately, as follows: Rapid and continuous ringing of vessel’s xxxx, together with succession of long blasts on vessel’s whistle or siren. Gas Venting - Ullage Holes - Keep all ullage or sighting ports completely closed (Firenot secured) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993except for intermittent periods needed to ullage or sight vessel’s tanks. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fireFlame Arrestors - When open, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes all ullage ports must be protected by clean, well-fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which flame arrestors of wire-gauze screens; these must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke of an approved type and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do sodefects.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Marine Dock and Terminating Agreement (Philadelphia Energy Solutions Inc.)
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance letting of property is now closely regulated with respect to consumer safety. The law makes demands regarding the safety, servicing and inspection of the gas and electric appliances and installations within a property, and with respect to the type of any furniture and soft furnishings that are also provided. The following regulations or any re-enactment, is apply: • Furniture and remains the personal obligation of the Landlord. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) • Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 – new regulations to come into force from 1st July 2020 for all new tenancies in England and from 1st April 2021 for existing tenancies. • Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (GSIUR) as amended. Approved Code of Practise and guidance • The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 19932018 came into force on 6 April 2018. This Approved Code of Practice and guidance gives advice on how to meet the requirements of GSIUR and the amending regulations. This guidance is for anyone who may have a duty under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, including those who install, service, maintain or repair gas appliances and other gas fittings. Landlords also have duties under these regulations. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) Landlord confirms that he/she is aware of these obligations and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies Agent has provided sufficient information to assist with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992compliance. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify It is agreed that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor shall ensure that the Property is made available for letting in a safe condition and in compliance with above regulations and that all heating and gas equipment is checked at the beginning of the first tenancy and every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (year thereafter. If necessary, the Agent can undertake these checks with the Landlord’s authority, the cost of which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom)would then be deducted from the Landlord’s rental income or paid directly by the Landlord, as required. The Landlord should agrees to indemnify the Agent against any expenses or penalties that may be aware suffered because of non-compliance of the Property to fire, electrical and appliance safety standards. It is recommended that a qualified electrician undertakes an electrical safety inspection of the property prior to the first tenancy; again, this can be arranged by the Agent on the instruction of the Landlord. The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985 puts the onus on Landlords to ensure that the alarm must be tested at electrical installation in their property is safe when the start tenancy begins and that it is maintained in a safe condition throughout the tenancy. Since January 2005 it has been a legal requirement for Landlords to have certification relating to any work carried out on electrical installations in their property By law, it is necessary to carry out an annual inspection and service of each new the central heating system and any gas appliances. The Agent will carry these out on the Landlord's behalf and administer the necessary inspection and maintenance records using a Gas Safe Registered engineer. It is recommended that the electrical circuitry and appliances are also checked prior to the commencement of the Tenancy to ensure it is in working ordersafety. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test The Agent will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at this with the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee 's agreement and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to using a qualified electrical contractor. Should the installations for raising and lowering of blinds landlord prefer, he/she may nominate specific contractors and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds Agent will make their best endeavours to utilise that contractor where timing and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do soavailability allow.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Landlord Agency Agreement
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance with the following regulations or any re-enactment, enactment is and remains the your personal obligation of the Landlordobligation. Failure to comply with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines and/or imprisonment. All upholstered furniture, three piece suites, beds and divans including upholstered bases, padded headboards, sofa-beds, furniture with loose or imprisonment fitted covers, children’s furniture, cots and other items used by a baby or bothsmall child, cushions, high-chairs, mattresses of any size, pillows and garden furniture which may be used indoors supplied to a property and forming part of a letting must comply with these regulations. FURNITUREMost furniture manufactured since 1983 will probably comply and carry labels to this effect. Where there are no labels, FURNISHINGSwe would advise you to contact the manufacturer or retailer for confirmation. If in doubt the items should be removed and replaced. It is illegal to let a property with furniture that cannot be proven to comply. Period and antique furniture manufactured before 1950 are exempt. Landlords are responsible for ensuring that appliances and pipework in tenanted premises are maintained in good order and in a safe condition so as to prevent risk or injury to any person. The regulations require that the appliances and pipework are checked for safety prior to the commencement of a tenancy and every 12 months thereafter by a Gas Safe Registered engineer. A record of the safety check must be supplied to the Tenant and a copy kept by the Landlord and/or his Managing Agent for at least two years. In the event that you fail to provide us with a Gas Safety Record 48 hours prior to the commencement of a Tenancy, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
by signing this Agreement you accept that we will instruct a Gas Safe Registered engineer to attend the Property to carry out a new check and the contractor’s fee plus an administration charge of £36 including VAT will be deducted from your first rental payment. (i) The administration fee will not apply for properties under our Management Service). Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 ensure that all electrical appliances and the Furniture electrical supply is ‘safe’ and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993will not cause ‘danger’. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course You are responsible for providing instruction books or clear working instructions for all items of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safeelectrical equipment. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture From 1st January 1997 all new electrical appliances must carry a permanent label‘CE’ mark. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 Newly installed plugs and sockets must also comply with regulations. We recommend that an inspection is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform undertaken prior to the above building regulations; but the Smoke commencement of a Tenancy and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom)at regular intervals thereafter. The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx We can arrange to do this for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and of £36 including VAT plus the contractor’s charge. (The administration fee will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installedapply for properties under our Management Service).
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Residential Lettings Agreement
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility provisions of Part 35, “Operations”, of the Rules and Regulations for compliance Tank Vessels, Subchapter D (DG-123) published by the United States Coast Guard, are in force at the Facility and must be observed. The following regulations must be observed AT ALL TIMES while berthed at Facility docks: Boiler Tube Blowing - Do not blow boiler tubes, and take every precaution to prevent sparks from escaping from the stack. If vessel safety is at stake, stop transfer operations before blowing the tubes. Cargo Tank Tops - Before berthing, all tank tops, ullage plugs, and sighting ports must be closed and dogged down unless the Vessel’s Master certifies that the tanks are gas-free and all ballast in such tanks is clean. Cargo and bunker tank tops must be kept closed. This also applies to permanent ballast tanks. Ship Manifold Connections, Unused - Unused cargo and bunker connections will be blinded. All blind flanges must meet current U.S. Coast Guard requirements. ** Certain information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the following regulations Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions. Engines - Keep the engines ready and the vessel trimmed so it can leave the docks under short notice. If the engines become inoperable, keep two tugboats of adequate size standing by until emergency repairs are made. Fire Fighting - Firefighting equipment must be available as per applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations. FIRE ALARM - In the event of fire on board vessel, however minor it may be, the Fire Alarm shall be given immediately, as follows: Rapid and continuous ringing of vessel’s xxxx, together with succession of long blasts on vessel’s whistle or siren. Gas Venting - Ullage Holes - Keep all ullage or sighting ports completely closed (not secured) except for intermittent periods needed to ullage or sight vessel’s tanks. Flame Arrestors - When open, all ullage ports must be protected by clean, well-fitted flame arrestors of wire-gauze screens; these must be of an approved type and have no defects. Gas Freeing and Tank Cleaning - Do not gas-free or clean any re-enactment, is and remains the personal obligation tanks at berth without prior approval of the LandlordFacility Operations Superintendent. Failure Gangways - Tend the gangway and keep it safely secured. Vessel will provide safety net under gangway. Mooring Lines - A minimum of 16 lines are required. Tend mooring lines to comply keep them taut and keep the vessel in position. See that tension winches are on manual brake. Since vessels may have a tendency to drift away from the dock, tend the mooring lines with safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993special care when vessels pass. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and Facility Person In Charge has the 1988 Regulations make it an offence authority to “supply” in shut down cargo transfer if lines are not kept taut. Portholes - Portholes facing the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture cargo transfer area must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies with current Regulationsremain closed.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at the Property prior to letting. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment is provided prior to the start of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Property.
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Samples: Terminal Services Agreement
SAFETY REGULATIONS. The responsibility for compliance with the following regulations or any re-enactment, It is and remains the personal obligation a condition of the Landlordhire of the Premises that when the public are to be admitted to a function, a person must be nominated to control that function. Failure Accordingly, the Hirer is hereby nominated as the person responsible for the function and is required to comply with the following:
a) You must provide us with a copy of your organization’s safeguarding policy or your safeguarding procedures for ensuring the safety legislation is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or both. FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS -
(i) Landlords must be aware of legislation which is covered by the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 Section 12(1) and the 1988 Regulations make it an offence to “supply” in the course of a business (in the case of a Landlord not living in the Property) any item that is not safe. The Regulations apply to a let Property which means that upholstered furniture must carry a permanent label. Any furniture manufactured before 1st January 1950 is excluded as the filling used at that time was not toxic if it caught fire, although if an item has been re-upholstered proof will be required that the item complies your group along with current Regulations.
(ii) The Department of the Environment Building Regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors applies to any new building from June 1992. All new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors, installed on every floor which must be interlinking. See below for older properties.
(iii) Older properties apart from House in Multiple Occupation (“HMO”) do not need to conform to the above building regulations; but the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 specify that the Landlord must install one battery operated smoke detector on each floor of every property unless there is mains wired alarm system where there is living accommodation (which will include a mezzanine floor with for example a bathroom). The Landlord should be aware that the alarm must be tested at the start of each new Tenancy to ensure it is in working order. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx let the Property such test will be carried out on a Landlord’s behalf at the start of the Tenancy. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx can arrange for the installation of smoke detectors at the Landlord’s request subject to an administration fee and will not let any property where smoke alarms have not been installed.
(iv) New European Regulations apply to the installations for raising and lowering of blinds and the movements of curtains across windows. All new blinds and curtains being installed by a contractor will have fixed cords or ball bearing pulls to prevent the danger of asphyxiation to a young child and a warning notice with the purchasing material. The Landlord should ensure that any blinds or curtains that have been fitted to comply with current Regulations. Xxxxx & Xxxxxx have no liability if the Landlord fails to do so.
(v) To comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment for legionella at your event. Please contact the Property prior office for advice if you do not have these documents.
a) You shall be present throughout the function and remain responsible for all activities for the duration of your booking.
b) You shall be responsible for the behaviour of those attending the function and shall maintain good order.
c) You shall ensure that extra seating is not brought into the Hall from elsewhere. You shall not permit balloons filled with flammable gas or appliances utilising containers of gas under pressure to lettingbe brought on to the Premises.
d) Any electrical equipment brought onto the Premises must be Portable Appliance Tested (XXX).
e) You shall not permit the use of pyrotechnics, artificial smoke, flash boxes or naked lights on stage as part of any performance or entertainment without permission from the Council.
f) Where an event has been arranged especially for children, it is the Hirer’s responsibility to ensure there is sufficient adult/child ratio supervision as per the current legislation.
a) In the event of a fire you shall take control and report immediately any outbreak of fire to the Emergency Services.
b) As the Hirer and the nominated person responsible for the hire of the Premises, you must comply with all the regulations set out. You must further certify that, before the event that you arrange for the Caretaker to point out the location of the firefighting equipment and fire exits, including Assembly Point(s).
c) You shall make yourself familiar with the firefighting equipment, extinguishers and blankets, and the emergency exits. You shall ensure that the gangways are not obstructed and that emergency exits are kept free.
d) Hirers using the premises must ensure the exit lights in the Premises and other parts of the Premises remain switched on during the hours of darkness.
a) Refer to noticeboard for Caretaker contact numbers. Please deal directly with the Caretaker regarding any problems on matters concerning the Premises in and out of office hours.
b) Your contact phone number will be made available to the caretaker for the duration of the event. DAMAGES/LOSS OF CROCKERY & CUTLERY
a) You should note that you are responsible also for the property of the Premises and that any breakages or damages must be reported to the Council and are charged to the Hirer.
b) The Council is not responsible for any articles brought in to or left on the Premises.
c) Hirers of the Premises are responsible for clearing away all crockery and cutlery and for all washing up after the function has finished and for leaving the kitchen clean and tidy.
d) The Hirer shall pay for all damage (including accidental damage) to the Premises, fixtures, fittings and other contents, including the loss of any crockery and cutlery.
e) In the event of the Premises being left in a damaged or unreasonable dirty condition, the Council reserves the right to charge the Hirer the cost of repairing such damage or of any overtime worked by the Caretaker to clean the Hall. If Xxxxx & Xxxxxx manage the Property we will arrange the legionella risk assessment at the Landlord’s expense. If no risk assessment damage is provided prior to the start in excess of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxx £200 surety deposit the Council will arrange an assessment at the Landlord’s expense even if we do not manage the Propertydemand further payment accordingly.
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Samples: Hire Agreement