4.4 Generalisability
The safety implications are relevant for anyone with olfactory
dysfunction, and protection for this population group is crucial. In the
UK, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are routinely installed. New
legislation introduced in October 2022 in England made these detectors
mandatory in both socially and private rented properties . To the
contrary, natural gas detectors is not commonplace and has no legal
requirement for them to be installed. The cost of gas detectors can
range anywhere from 20 GBP to 5000 GBP depending on the specifications.
There is a need for greater recognition of these safety risks, and
education about the possible solutions, including making standardised,
low-cost gas detectors widely available.