HMO Fire Risk Assessments | Professional Shared Accommodation Fire Safety

At FMSCS, we provide specialist HMO Fire Risk Assessments designed to help landlords, property managers, and letting agents comply with all legal fire safety duties for Houses in Multiple Occupation. HMOs present higher fire risks than standard residential properties due to multiple tenants, shared facilities, and increased use of electrical appliances, making a professional fire risk assessment essential.

A thorough HMO Fire Risk Assessment identifies fire hazards, evaluates who may be at risk, and provides clear recommendations to reduce fire dangers across the property. Whether you manage a small shared house or a large multi-storey HMO, FMSCS ensures your assessment meets the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Housing Act 2004, and the LACORS Fire Safety Guidance.

Our qualified assessors follow a detailed, structured process that focuses specifically on the fire safety challenges associated with HMOs:

✓ Identifying common fire hazards such as cooking equipment, overloaded sockets, and combustible storage
✓ Assessing risks to occupants, visitors, and vulnerable individuals
✓ Checking fire alarms, smoke detectors, CO alarms, and emergency call systems
✓ Inspecting fire doors, fire-stopping, compartmentation, and escape route protection
✓ Reviewing emergency lighting, signage, and accessibility of exits
✓ Assessing shared areas including kitchens, lounges, hallways, stairwells, and utility spaces
✓ Evaluating tenant fire safety information and management responsibilities
✓ Reviewing maintenance logs, safety certificates, and documentation
✓ Providing a clear, comprehensive written HMO Fire Risk Assessment with practical recommendations

HMOs require a higher level of fire safety management because of their multi-occupancy layout and varying tenant lifestyles. FMSCS identifies compliance gaps and provides straightforward guidance to help landlords create safer living environments and meet all licensing requirements.

We work with fully licensed HMOs, converted properties, student houses, multi-storey HMOs, and mixed residential/shared buildings. Our assessments are tailored, easy to understand, and designed to support long-term safety and compliance.

For professional HMO Fire Risk Assessments, contact FMSCS today on 0121 318 9121 or email info@fmscs.co.uk
to book your assessment and safeguard your tenants.