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Further concern for landlords after spate of boiler explosions

28 July 2008

A new Safety Alert concerning solid fuel back boilers has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive after a spate of explosions, one of which led to a fatality.

It is aimed at homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals following five incidents in the last five years in which solid fuel back boilers have exploded.

The risk arises when a fire is lit in front of a disused boiler that has been left at the back of the fireplace, causing the boiler to heat up
and explode.

The Alert helps homeowners identify whether the risk exists in their property, and that if they are unsure, they should contact their landlord where applicable.

This Alert is another consideration for landlords, and follows a recent one issued after the death of a 10-month-old baby who suffered 85% burns when a water cistern split above her cot in a tenanted property.

Landlords should heed the advice in these Safety Alerts, and ensure they have the systems in place to check for these risks, and ensure that adequate control measures are taken.

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