Fire Risk Assessments for Houses of Multiple Occupation
Do you need a qualified HMO fire risk assessor?
At Blue Star Asbestos, we are ready to help landlords across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex who are looking for a local and fully qualified fire risk assessor that can carry out an extensive fire risk assessment for Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). With 20+ years in the fire and safety industry, our consultants and assessors are all fully qualified and proud to be members of Checkatrade.
Blue Star Asbestos operates from Portsmouth and offers a range of fire safety risk assessments in HMOs for both private and public landlords.
Our Memberships & Accreditations
Blue Star Asbestos is proud to be a member of Local Surveyors Direct and is rated 10/10 on Checkatrade.com
Do I need a Fire Risk Assessment for a HMO?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that fire risk assessments are carried out in any communal areas within HMOs and other house share properties, including fire safety precautions to reduce or eliminate the risk of fire and identify persons at risk. This includes areas within private house shares such as boiler rooms, lift shafts and common hallways which means landlords will need a fire safety risk assessment for their HMO.
Our expert fire risk assessors will attend your property, liaise with the responsible person and conduct a thorough review of your HMO’s communal area. A comprehensive report is then issued with findings and recommendations along with a timescale of when the work should be completed, where applicable.
What our Fire Risk Assessors will cover in your House Share Property
Included within your HMO Fire Safety Risk Assessment, we will assess:
- Emergency routes and exits, including those for vulnerable people such as the elderly and those with disabilities
- Existing fire detection and warning systems
- Fire fighting equipment and fire safety systems
- Removal and safe storage of dangerous substances
- Your emergency fire evacuation plan
- Fire safety training for your staff
- Other essential fire safety measures and fire hazards
- A comprehensive fire safety action plan
Get In Touch Today
Fill out the form or call 023 92 811788. Our expert team is fully prepared to assist businesses across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex with any and all enquiries regarding commercial fire risk assessments.
From initial consultation to detailed guidance, we ensure safety and compliance, providing you with peace of mind and a healthier living environment.
For emergencies, it’s usually best to give us a call – subject to demand, we aim to visit these appointments on the same day.
Common Questions
With a decade of experience and specialised training, we are a leading authority for HMO fire risk assessments in the county. Can’t find any of your questions here? See our knowledge base or get in touch with one of our team!
How do I choose a professional and qualified Fire Risk Assessor?
When you choose to work with a professional team to carry out a fire risk assessment in a block of renovated flats, you need to ensure that you receive a reliable risk assessment report that has the safety of your team, visitors and customers at its core. Competent assessors should also understand the risks of assessing high footfall areas (such as communal areas within a HMO), have training and experience, and use an effective fire safety risk plan.
If you need a fire risk assessment or are worried about the what the legalities are, we can help you. At Blue Star Asbestos, our team are qualified fire risk assessors work to help ensure the safety of people within small, medium and high-rise Houses of Multiple Occupation.
How often should you review your Fire Risk Assessment for Purpose-Built HMOs?
The advice on Fire Risk Assessments within a communal area of a house share property, is to make sure you review them regularly. There is no set timeline for this in law, so it’s at the discretion of the landlord to decide how often they are reviewed. It is recommended that a valid Fire Risk Assessment is to be carried out at least once a year or when there has been a significant change to the environment – this can be layout, structural integrity of the property, as laid out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Why should I choose Blue Star Asbestos?
Blue Star Asbestos Ltd offers a completely independent, cost effective and professional service – we are not affiliated with any HMO fire risk assessors so you are guaranteed impartial advice.
- Over 150+, 5-star reviews
- Fully insured and certified
- Easy to understand reports
- Highly trained and experienced team
How often should a HMO fire risk assessment be reviewed?
While there’s no fixed legal timeline, it’s recommended that HMO fire risk assessments are reviewed at least once a year. Regular reviews help ensure the assessment remains accurate and relevant to the current use of the building and any associated risks.
Who is responsible for completing a fire risk assessment in HMOs?
The person responsible for completing a fire risk assessment in Houses of Multiple Occupation can range from; the owner of the building (freeholder), the landlord or a managing agent. See our guide for more information on the topic of ‘responsible person’ and fire risk assessments in house share properties.
Do Blue Star Asbestos provide HMO fire risk assessments?
Yes, our experts provide fire risk assessments for HMOs and house share properties in and around the UK’s South Coast! Blue Star Asbestos is based in Hampshire and provides assessments for flats, apartments and HMOs in Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester and other areas within Hampshire, as well as Surrey and West Sussex.
Our team have experience in carrying out fire risk assessments within small blocks of HMOs, low-rise and high-rise house shares so you can be sure we have the tools necessary to conduct a thorough FRA in your property. Following your fire risk assessment, you may also consider having an asbestos survey or asbestos testing carried out in your property.
What areas do you cover for HMO fire risk assessments?
We’re based in Hampshire and provide HMO fire risk assessments in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Surrey, West Sussex and surrounding areas.
Who can carry out a fire risk assessment in HMOs?
Whilst in law it can be interpreted as anyone listed as the ‘Responsible Person’ can carry out a fire risk assessment in a HMO, you should always seek professional advice and a trusted fire risk assessor before commencing. We’ve created an extensive guide on who can carry out fire risk assessments if you’d like to read further.
You can contact Blue Star Asbestos via telephone, email or post
- Phone number: 02392811788
- Email address: enquiries@bluestarasbestos.co.uk
- Address: Holland Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO4 0EB
