Things You Need To Consider Regarding Fire Safety In An HMO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord and let a property out to several tenants who are not members of the same family, it may very well be classed as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). If both of the following apply, it is an HMO: At least 3 tenants live there, forming more than one […]
What You Need To Know About Your Fire Risk Responsibilities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are an employer in the UK these days, there are many rules and regulations which you have to abide by which simply did not exist 30 or 40 years ago. Most of these have been brought in by the government with the best of intentions, but unfortunately, they have the effect of piling […]
A Fire Risk Assessment Is Essential For HMO’s
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord or an investor you need to understand the legislation that surrounds Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) regarding fire safety. They can be more complicated than a straightforward buy to let for a number of reasons. Not the least of these is that in HMO’s the tenants may not get on […]
What Does a Fire Risk Assessment Report Look Like?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may at some point receive a report following a fire risk assessment for your premises, to ensure it meets the required safety standards necessary according to UK regulations. Whether you are responsible for a commercial shopping facility, residential flats or a larger portfolio of premises such as warehouses and factories, it’s important to understand […]
There Is A Lot To Consider When Undertaking A Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Undertaking a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for any person who is a building owner, landlord, occupier, employer, or anyone else with control of a building – for instance, a managing agent or building manager. As far as the law is concerned, such a person is known as the “responsible person” under the […]
FAQs About Fire Risk Assessments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At UK-Fire Risk Assessments, we get asked a lot of questions about fire risk assessments, as you might guess. So, without further ado, here is a list of the most frequently asked questions and the answers. 1. What is a fire risk assessment report? A Fire Risk Assessment Report is an assessment of the likelihood […]
What Is a Fire Risk Assessment Report? And Why Is It Important?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As normality returns to the UK to some extent, with offices reopen and people returning to work, it’s an important time to give your fire risk safety an important health check. While it has always been an important part of ensuring the safety and protection of people in the home and work setting, it is […]