Moved by
Lord Kennedy of Southwark
9: 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 new Clause will clarify that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to holiday lets.