HMO, Shared Housing & Student Accommodation Fire Risk Assessments.
225 Fire Solutions Ltd provides independent, comprehensive fire risk assessments for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), shared residential properties, student accommodation and bedsit-style buildings throughout Devon, Somerset and the wider South West.
We work alongside private landlords, managing agents, letting agencies and property portfolio managers to identify fire safety risks, assess existing fire precautions and provide clear, practical recommendations to support compliance with relevant fire safety legislation.
Our experienced fire risk assessors understand the challenges associated with shared residential accommodation, particularly where properties have been converted from traditional houses, contain multiple occupants or feature complex layouts and escape arrangements.
Whether you manage a single five-bedroom student HMO or a larger portfolio of shared residential properties, we provide proportionate, evidence-based fire risk assessments tailored to the building's construction, layout, occupancy and management arrangements.
Fire Risk Assessments Across Shared Residential Accommodation.
We undertake fire risk assessments across a wide variety of shared residential environments, including both purpose-built and converted buildings.
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Experience Across HMOs & Shared Residential Properties.
Our assessors have undertaken fire risk assessments across a range of shared residential properties throughout Devon and the surrounding region, including student HMOs, converted residential buildings, multi-storey shared houses and properties incorporating commercial accommodation at ground-floor level.
This experience provides us with an understanding of the practical challenges associated with residential conversions, particularly where original building layouts, shared escape routes, fire compartmentation and modern fire safety expectations must be considered together.
We recognise that shared accommodation can vary considerably in complexity. A relatively straightforward two-storey shared house may require a different approach from a larger three- or four-storey student HMO incorporating individual bedrooms, protected escape routes and extensive communal facilities.
Our assessments consider the actual building, its occupants and the arrangements in place rather than applying an identical approach to every property.
HMO Fire Safety Legislation & Guidance.
Fire safety in Houses in Multiple Occupation is subject to overlapping regulatory frameworks, and the appropriate requirements depend on the building, its occupancy and the areas being assessed.
Our assessments consider relevant legislation and recognised guidance, including:
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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, where applicable.
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Housing Act 2004 and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
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Applicable HMO Management Regulations and licensing conditions.
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LACoRS Housing – Fire Safety Guidance.
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Government fire safety risk assessment guidance for sleeping accommodation.
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Relevant provisions of BS 5839 and other applicable British Standards.
We assess the suitability of existing fire precautions in relation to the property and its particular circumstances.
An HMO fire risk assessment does not replace local authority HMO licensing requirements, a formal HHSRS inspection or specialist fire engineering design where these are required.
Very helpful and responsive, giving logical, sound advice. Saved me a lot of money in the long run.
Excellent service from 225 Fire Solutions!
Ryan was professional, knowledgeable and very thorough during the fire safety audit
Fantastic service providing me with a comprehensive fire risk assessment. The team visited my property promptly and provided a really good value for money experience and made the minefield of fire safety easy to understand!
J. Underwood
Absolutely outstanding service! The team was professional, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable.
David Hendy & Sons
Professional • Compliant • Clear Reports
HMO Fire Risk Assessments Across Devon & Somerset.
Based in Exeter, 225 Fire Solutions provides HMO, shared housing and student accommodation fire risk assessments throughout the South West.
Our regular service areas include Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Tiverton, Barnstaple, Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare and Bristol.
We also support property owners and management companies across Cornwall, Dorset and neighbouring regions by arrangement.
Whether you require an HMO fire risk assessment in Exeter, a student accommodation fire risk assessment in Plymouth or support with a portfolio of shared houses across Devon and Somerset, our team can provide a quotation tailored to your requirements
Clear Reports with Prioritised Recommendations.
Following our inspection, clients receive a comprehensive written fire risk assessment identifying significant findings, relevant fire safety concerns and recommended actions.
Our reporting approach focuses on life safety and provides practical information to help property owners understand what needs to be addressed, why it matters and the relative priority of recommended improvements.
Competent Fire Risk Assessors Register (CFRAR)
The Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council (FRACC) has published a set of criteria against which the competency of those undertaking fire risk assessments can be judged. Our team are all accredited via the Institute of Fire Safety Managers. Listed within the Competent Fire Risk Assessors Register (CFRAR)
