HMO fire alarm risk assessments
Protect your tenants, your property and your licence with an HMO Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) for your HMO.
HMOs require robust fire safety management to understand the risk, mitigations and the next steps. The first step is often the FRA. FRAs help identify hazards, review existing fire precautions and recommend practical improvements.
We can arrange independent assessors to carry out FRAs for landlords, letting agents and property management companies across London.
Section: What Is an HMO Fire Risk Assessment?
An FRA is a review of the property’s fire hazards, risks, fire safety measures and actions required to reduce the risk.
For HMOs, this may include reviewing:
- Communal escape routes
- Fire doors
- Fire alarms
- Emergency lighting
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire risks
- Kitchens
- Maintenance records
- Signage and notices
- Housekeeping and storage
Section: Why HMOs Need Proper Fire Risk Management
HMOs can present greater fire safety challenges than single-family homes. There may be unrelated tenants living independently, shared facilities, locked rooms, different routines and increased use of kitchens and electrical equipment.
A fire risk assessment helps you understand whether your current arrangements are suitable and what improvements may be needed.
It can also help with:
- HMO licensing
- Local authority requirements
- Tenant safety
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting planning
- Prioritising remedial works
- Keeping clear fire safety records
Because we install and maintain fire alarms, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers, we can help you decode the FRA and work with you to action the required remedial works.
FAQ Section
Do I need a FRA for my HMO?
Yes. As part of the fire risks that must be dealt with by the responsible person.
Who is the responsible person?
The responsible person is usually the landlord or agent.
Will the assessment tell me what work is needed?
Yes. The report will identify relevant issues and recommend practical actions.
Can Firetronik carry out remedial works after the assessment?
Yes. Where remedial works are needed, Firetronik can provide a quote for all fire protection works.