Fire safety within houses of multiple occupations

HMOs must be provided with adequate fire safety measures. National statistics show that HMO residents are at least eight times more likely to die or suffer serious injury from fire. If the HMO is large with more than three storeys the risk increases even further.

View our fire precautions in dwellings for further information regarding fire safety.

There is additional legislation that applies to all residential property with common areas (that is blocks of flats, converted houses and traditional bedsit type HMOs) requiring completion of a risk assessment.

View the fire safety risk assessment: sleeping accommodation guidance available on the gov.uk website or contact the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service for further details 01603 810351.