HMO fire safety is more demanding than a normal let. Here is what counts as an HMO and the fire rules that apply to landlords in England.
HMO fire safety is more demanding than a normal let. Here is what counts as an HMO and the fire rules that apply to landlords in England.
HMO fire safety law in England spans the Fire Safety Order, the Housing Act and HMO licence conditions. Here is how the pieces fit together.
Do you need an HMO fire risk assessment? Yes, and it must be recorded. Here is what it covers and when to bring in a competent professional.
Who is the HMO responsible person for fire safety? Here is who carries the duty, what it means in practice, and whether it can be shared.
The HMO management regulations set out a manager’s fire safety duties, from escape routes to alarms. Here is what the 2006 rules require.
LACORS fire safety guidance is the benchmark councils use to assess HMOs. Here is what it is and what it expects of landlords in England.
What HMO fire alarm grade and category do you need? Here is how Grade A and Grade D systems and LD coverage apply to your HMO.
Do HMO smoke alarms have to be mains-wired and interlinked? Here is what the law and LACORS guidance expect for detection in an HMO.
Do all bedroom doors need to be HMO fire doors? Here is when FD30 fire doors and self-closers are needed and how they actually work.
What makes a sound HMO escape route? Here is what a protected escape route is and how to keep it safe and usable for tenants.
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