Fire Safety

The Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993

When letting out property it is the responsibility of the Landlord to ensure that the following soft furnishings comply with these regulations: Upholstery and upholstered furniture (to include beds, headboards, mattresses, pillows, settees, armchairs, loose covers, sofa beds, cushions, beanbags, futons, conservatory and garden furniture). The only way to ensure that these items comply with the Regulations is to check that they carry the necessary regulatory display label. Furniture manufactured between 1950 and 1990 cannot be supplied to a tenant unless it has been professionally re-upholstered with conforming materials. It is not generally acceptable to use fire retardant treatments.