Property type
HMO Fire Risk Assessments
For houses in multiple occupation and shared residential premises.
Who is normally responsible?
Landlords and managers normally hold duties for common parts and management arrangements; licensing conditions may also apply.
Common fire risks
- Shared kitchens and cooking behaviour
- Fire doors, protected routes and compartmentation
- Mixed occupancy patterns and limited resident control
What an assessor typically reviews
- Common escape routes and fire-door condition
- Detection and alarm arrangements
- Management checks, tenant information and maintenance
What to prepare
- Licence information if applicable
- Floor layouts and tenancy profile
- Maintenance records and previous assessments
When to review
Review when occupancy changes materially, works are carried out, licensing changes occur or management arrangements alter.
Request an assessment quote
Provide the property details and consent needed for review and potential independent provider matching.
Related guides
Fire Risk Assessment Cost
What affects the cost of a UK fire risk assessment and what information helps an assessor quote accurately.
Fire Risk Assessment Legal Requirements
A practical overview of fire risk assessment duties for UK non-domestic and common-part premises.
Fire Risk Assessment Checklist
A plain-English preparation checklist before arranging a fire risk assessment.
Next step
Ready to arrange a fire risk assessment?
Book online when the scope, price and fulfilment route are clear, or request a tailored quote where professional scoping is needed.
An assessor is not treated as appointed until they accept the assignment.