FIRE services across the south are welcoming a change in the law which could save dozens of lives.
From October this year a law will be enforced stating that private landlords have to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Rescue Services is backing the decision after the Government revealed it could prevent more than 1,300 injuries a year.
The law will state that alarms must be installed on every floor of the property and be tested ahead of any new tenancy, with the carbon monoxide alarms placed in every room deemed high risk, such as those with a gas fire or boiler.
For more information about fire safety visit hantsfire.gov.uk or iwight.com/fire.
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