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Learn about fire safety protocols for various types of residential housing including HMOs, flats, and hostels. Understand legislation, responsibilities, and guidelines to ensure the safety of your tenants. Seek advice for compliance.
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Landlords Forum Blaise Marshall
WHERE THE FIRE AUTHORITY FITS • RESIDENTIAL PROTOCOL
SINGLE DWELLINGS, INCLUDING SHARED HOUSING • HMO’S • SELF CONTAINED FLATS • ASSOCIATED WITH COMERCIAL PREMISES • COUNCIL
FIRE AUTHORITY • SHELTERED HOUSING • HOSTELS / B&B’S / HOTELS • HMO’S OWNED OR MANAGED BY COUNCIL
LEGISLATION • PRE – 2006 • FIRE PRECAUTIONS ACT 1971 • FIRE PRECAUTIONS WORK PLACE REGS. 1997
NOW • REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER 2005 • SELF REGULATORY
WHAT WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR • COMMON AREAS • STAIRCASES • BATHROOMS • KITCHENS LOUNGES
GUIDANCE • LACORS • GUIDE TO SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION
WHAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR • CARRY OUT A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT • TEST FIRE ALARM • TEST EMERGENCY LIGHTING • EXTINGUISHERS • KEEP RECORDS