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HMO Fire Risk Assessment — Required by Law, Done in Minutes
Describe your HMO. We generate a UK-compliant fire risk assessment instantly.
⚠️ Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are subject to strict fire safety requirements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Housing Act 2004. A current fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for HMO licensing.
The Legal Framework for HMO Landlords
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005), Article 9 requires the ‘responsible person’ for any non-domestic premises — including the common areas of an HMO — to conduct a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and implement appropriate fire safety measures. Under Article 3, the responsible person is the HMO landlord or, where there is a managing agent, that agent. The duty cannot be delegated away from the person in control of the premises.
The Housing Act 2004, Part 2 introduced mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households over 3 or more storeys. Many local councils have extended licensing to smaller HMOs through additional licensing schemes under Housing Act 2004, Section 56. As a condition of any HMO licence — mandatory, additional or selective — local authorities routinely require evidence of a current fire risk assessment.
The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 require HMO managers to maintain means of escape from fire in good order, ensure fire-fighting equipment and fire alarms are maintained, and take reasonable steps to protect occupants from injury. These obligations apply regardless of whether the property is licensed.
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 require landlords to install at least one smoke alarm on every storey of the property and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (including a gas boiler). These requirements are in addition to — not instead of — the interlinked alarm systems required under HMO licensing conditions.
Mandatory HMO licence conditions under Schedule 5 of the Housing Act 2004 and local authority licence conditions typically require: FD30 fire-rated doors to all habitable rooms in the escape route, interlinked Grade D Category LD2 or LD1 alarm systems, emergency lighting in common areas, fire blankets in kitchens, and minimum room sizes (currently 6.51m² for a single adult, 10.22m² for two adults sharing). Anyrisks’ HMO fire risk assessments are structured around these conditions.
How It Works
1. Describe Your HMO
Tell us about the property layout, number of storeys, bedrooms, occupants, and any specific features.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant HMO fire risk assessment covering all areas required for licensing.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download immediately. Submit to your local council as part of your HMO licence application or renewal.
What It Covers
Every HMO fire risk assessment is written in full — covering all areas required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Fire detection systems — interlinked alarms, heat detectors
Means of escape from all rooms and floors
Fire doors — specification, installation and condition
Emergency lighting in common areas
Fire-fighting equipment by floor
Compartmentation and fire-stopping
Number of storeys and occupants
Electrical and gas safety
Tenant briefing and emergency procedures
Furniture and furnishings compliance
Action plan, responsible person, and review date
Common HMO Types
Anyrisks covers every HMO configuration — from bedsit conversions to large shared houses.
What Customers Say
"My council required an updated fire risk assessment for my HMO licence renewal. Anyrisks produced one for my 5-bedroom property in minutes — covered everything on the checklist."
Marcus B.
HMO landlord, Birmingham
"Student HMO with 7 bedrooms over 3 floors. The assessment covered interlinked alarms, fire doors on every room, and emergency lighting — exactly what the licensing officer wanted."
Anna T.
Student HMO landlord, Leeds
"I manage a portfolio of HMOs and need assessments reviewed regularly. Anyrisks makes it quick and consistent across all properties — really useful."
David R.
Property manager, London
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Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Interlinked alarms and fire doors covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers large HMOs (3+ storeys, 5+ occupants) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specific to your property layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant download | ✓ | Sometimes |