If you are a landlord of a HMO property, there are certain fire safety requirements that you need to meet. The exact requirements of your HMO property will depend on the license, there are some requirements you need to comply with for all rented HMO properties.
Ultimately, the local authorities will set and enforce the rules and fire safety requirements. However, as an HMO landlord in Peterborough there will be minimum fire safety standards that your rented property needs to meet. We have listed these requirements below.
A written fire risk assessment must be completed for the HMO property. This also needs to be updated on an annual basis. Mains-powered and interconnected fire alarms must be installed into the rental property too. If the property is three storeys or higher there must also be a smoke alarm on each floor there is living accommodation. There must be a smoke alarm in each individual unit and there must be a heat alarm in kitchens and other high-risk areas.
It is the HMO landlord’s responsibility to ensure that the alarm system is well maintained and in good working order. A competent person must carry out all maintenance and repairs on the fire alarm systems. Evidence of regular fire safety checks and fire alarm services will be requested by the local authorities and must be available on request.
In addition, your HMO property in Peterborough a fire blanket must be provided in the kitchen. Thumb-turn locks must be fitted on the main exit doors of the property and bedroom. Notices of what to do in case of a fire must be displayed for tenants.
It is essential that you check with the local housing department before letting the HMO property. This is because there may be other requirements imposed by the local authority in the area of your rented property.
Here at AGT Property Management and Lettings, we can help manage your HMO property on your behalf. Our team will help to ensure the rented property meets all legal and fire safety requirements set out by the local authorities.
