HMOs, holiday lets, and Airbnb properties can all have specific fire safety requirements.
If you own, manage, or are responsible for this type of accommodation, it is important to understand your obligations and be able to demonstrate compliance where required.
Requirements can vary depending on the size, layout, occupancy levels, licensing arrangements, and local authority expectations.
We provide practical assessments and fire safety advice for HMOs, holiday lets, and short-term holiday accommodation across Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.
We explain requirements in plain English, helping landlords, managing agents, and accommodation providers understand responsibilities, prioritise actions, and maintain compliance.
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Our aim is to provide clear, practical advice that helps you understand what is required, what is recommended, and what to do next.
Many HMOs require a Fire Risk Assessment, particularly where there are shared communal areas. Requirements depend on property type, occupancy and local authority expectations.
Holiday lets and short-term rental properties have fire safety responsibilities. Requirements vary depending on the accommodation type and how it is operated.
A Fire Risk Assessment should be reviewed regularly and whenever there are significant changes.
The appropriate system depends on the size, layout and use of the property.
Many HMOs require fire-resisting doors to protect escape routes. Requirements depend on layout and assessment findings.
It is good practice to retain Fire Risk Assessments, maintenance records, alarm testing records, emergency lighting records, training records, and evidence actions have been addressed.
Yes. We can review information provided, explain requirements and help you plan next steps.
It depends on layout, size, occupancy and risk profile. We can advise what is likely to be appropriate.
Yes. We can provide guidance on likely requirements and potential compliance issues.
Contact us to discuss what you need and we will advise on the best approach.
