Top 10 Fire Safety Tips For Landlords And HMO’s

7 1 3 You should carry out a fire risk assessment for each property you rent out , which is best done by a fire safety profesional . This should identify all fire related hazards within the premises and analyse how those hazards may adversely affect the building and its occupants . It should identify the level of risk that those hazards may present , identifying suitable control measures for any significant findings 5 TOP 10 FIRE SAFETY TIPS for Landlords and HMO's Fit self closing doors to all the rooms . These will contain a fire should there be one , and protect the staircase so everyone can get out 7 FIRE 9 All landlords have legal obligations as regards fire safety . At the very least you should ensure that there is an adequate means of escape in case of fire , and landlords of shared and HMO properties will have additional obligations , both under the fire safety regulations , and under the Housing Act 2004 Consider banning smoking in the property , and having a fire blanket and a small dry powder extinguisher in the kitchen . However , if your property is an HMO discuss this first with the fire officer You should fit smoke detectors to all properties . These can be either battery operated or mains powered . Battery operated smoke detectors need to have their batteries replaced regularly ( which tenants may fail to do ) , those running from the mains may not work if there is a power strike In HMOs place notices showing exit routes in the case of fire and the location of the nearest phone for calling the fire brigade YOURLONDON 000 Ensure that outside doors can be opened at all times from the inside . Before taking tenants or underatking building work consult your local Housing Officer or your local Fire Brigade , or retain the services of a private fire safety professional to carry out an assessment and provide a report . Remember it If you fit a mortice lock , get one with a thumb turn which can open it from the inside . Having a spare key by the door is less satisfactory as it can get lost investment which is is your risk { { } } { { at OCKSMITH all Carry out regular electrical installation safety checks , and annual visual checks of sockets , switches , lamp - holders , etc. Make sure chimneys and flues are cleaned regularly When decorating , make passages and corridors ' fire sterile ' i.e. do not have anything which can burn on the walls , use emulsion paint rather than wallpaper or hessian covering EXIT 2 11₁ 4 COM 6 8 10 DISCLAIMER : This content is provided as general information / guide and should not be taken as legal advice or relied on to discharge your legal and obligations as a landlord . Make sure you get individual advice from an independent source before taking any action . responsibilities Design by VIZIONONLINE KSMITH.COM https://www.yourlondonlocksmith.com/fire-safety-tips/