Fire risk assessment

HMO Fire Risk Assessment

HMOs have sleeping risk, shared escape routes and landlord management duties. A fire risk assessment focuses on common parts, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting and the arrangements for residents.

Typical HMO pricing

What should be reviewed?

• Communal halls, stairs, kitchens, meter cupboards and final exits.
• Fire doors, self-closers, door seals and residents' alterations.
• Fire alarm category, emergency lighting and testing records.
• Management arrangements, tenant information and maintenance records.

Common HMO mistakes

Common problems include missing fire door self-closers, poor alarm records, storage in escape routes, unclear management responsibility and outdated assessments after refurbishment or occupancy changes.

How often should it be reviewed?

An HMO fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly and whenever there are material changes, incidents, enforcement queries, layout changes or new management arrangements.