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Does my HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment of the shared parts of a house in multiple occupation (HMO), and councils usually ask for one when you apply for or renew an HMO licence.
A registered fire risk assessor checks escape routes, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting and extinguishers, then gives you a written assessment with a prioritised action plan. Compare assessors near you and book online.
Your Fire Risk Assessment with RentalComply
- Escape routes and fire doors checked
- Fire alarms, emergency lighting and extinguishers
- Prioritised action plan
- Written fire risk assessment
- Fixed price shown before you book
- Registered, insured assessors - qualifications, ID and DBS checked
We check each engineer's qualifications, insurance, ID and DBS before they can take bookings, and keep track of renewal dates so nothing lapses.
Fire Risk Assessment: common questions
How much does an HMO fire risk assessment cost?
Each assessor sets a fixed price by property size, so you see the full price before you book. Enter your postcode to compare prices from assessors who cover you.
What counts as an HMO?
A property let to 3 or more tenants who form 2 or more households and share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Larger HMOs (5 or more people) also need a licence from the council.
How often should the fire risk assessment be reviewed?
Regularly, and whenever something significant changes, such as building work or a change in who lives there. Yearly is the usual practice for HMOs, and we remind you when a review is due.
Who can carry out a fire risk assessment?
A competent person. Assessors on RentalComply must show registration with a recognised body, such as the Institution of Fire Engineers, FRACS, BAFE SP205 or NAFRAR.
Are the assessors checked?
Yes. Before any engineer can take bookings on RentalComply we check their qualifications, insurance, ID and DBS, and track renewal dates so nothing lapses.