Moved by
Lord Kennedy of Southwark
13: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Application of the Fire Safety Order to short-term lettings premises
(1) The relevant authority must, by regulations under section 2, amend article 2 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (SI 2005/1541) (interpretation) as follows.
(2) In the definition of “domestic premises”, after “one such dwelling);” insert—
“but does not include any premises let to persons for gain as holiday or short-term accommodation during the occupancy of the premises by such persons.””
Member’s explanatory statement
The amendment will clarify that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to holiday lets.