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Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector testing

Regular alarm testing is your responsibility 

You should test the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in your property weekly, but at least once a month, as it is your responsibility to do this as a tenant.

Testing the alarms in your home

You should have a working smoke alarm on every level of your home, and a carbon monoxide alarm in every room where a fixed fuelled appliance is present (gas or solid fuel boiler, gas or solid fuel fire etc).

You shouldn't ignore a beeping alarm - this can be a sign that the smoke alarm is not working properly.

You will need to contact us:

  • telephone:  01623 457999

Adequate ventilation is essential for gas appliances to burn properly, ensure that the provided ventilation is clear and that any chimneys or flues within your home are clear or unblocked.

Alarm faults 

If a fault occurs on any of the installed alarms you must contact us immediately for rectification:

  • telephone: 01623 457999

Alarm installation

If a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm is not currently installed please contact us to arrange the installation:

  • telephone: 01623 457999

Contact details

  • Housing
  • Online contact form
  • 01623 450000 and ask for 'Tenancy' or the officer you wish to speak to
  • (only for non-urgent repairs)
    Ashfield District Council
    Council Offices
    Urban Road
    Kirkby in Ashfield
    Nottinghamshire
    NG17 8DA

Downloads

Some files may not be accessible to everyone. You can request the file in a different format from the contact on this page.

  • A tenant's guide to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (PDF - 190Kb) Uploaded 05 September 2025
  • What do I do if my smoke or heat alarm sounds? (PDF - 294Kb) Uploaded 05 September 2025

Related links

  • Smoke alarms - Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue (External link)
  • Carbon Monoxide - Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue (External link)
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Gas safety

Page last updated 11 September 2025

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