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HMO Fire Risk Assessments & Compliance
Exeter, Plymouth, Devon & Cornwall
If you own, manage, or let an HMO, fire safety compliance isn’t optional — it’s a legal requirement. Hicksfields Fire Risk Assessors provide professional HMO fire risk assessments to help landlords and managing agents meet their obligations under UK fire safety legislation.
HMO Fire Safety Compliance – What the Law Requires
HMOs are subject to stricter fire safety standards than single-let properties. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HMO Management Regulations, the Responsible Person must:
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Carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment
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Identify fire hazards and people at risk
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Implement and maintain appropriate fire safety measures
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Keep documentation available for inspection by the local authority
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Review the assessment regularly or after material changes
Failure to comply can lead to enforcement notices, heavy fines, licence refusal, or prosecution.
HMO Fire Safety Compliance
HMOs are subject to stricter fire safety standards due to increased occupancy and shared living spaces. Failure to comply can result in enforcement action, fines, or invalidated insurance.
Vesta supports HMO compliance by helping you meet requirements under:
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
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Local authority HMO licensing conditions
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Building Regulations (Approved Document B)
Our experience with HMOs across Devon and Cornwall means we understand exactly what local councils and fire authorities expect — and how to get your property compliant efficiently.
Fire Risk Assessments for All HMO Types
We assess fire risk for:
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Shared houses and bedsits
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Licensed HMOs
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Student HMOs
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Converted houses and flats
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Above-shop and mixed-use HMOs
Whether you manage one property or a full portfolio, we scale our service to suit you.
Local Fire Risk Assessors You Can Rely On
Being based in the South West means we understand:
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Local authority enforcement expectations
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Common issues raised during HMO licensing inspections
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Regional building layouts and conversion challenges
We regularly work with landlords, letting agents, housing associations, and property managers throughout Exeter, Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall.
Why Choose Hicksfields Fire Risk Assessors?
✔ HMO fire safety specialists
✔ Fully compliant with current UK legislation
✔ Independent, competent fire risk assessors
✔ Fast turnaround times
✔ Plain-English reports accepted by councils
✔ Competitive pricing with no hidden fees
Our aim is simple: help you stay legal, protect tenants, and avoid costly enforcement action.
Project Type
Health Care
Schools
Commercial
Residential
Occupied- Buildings
Surveys
Site Survey
Free site survey to assess works required and then formulate a quote for a detailed site survey & formal quotation for works
On Site
Electronic Record Keeping ∙ Communication ∙ Fully Qualified Technicians ∙ Handover Documentation ∙ Certification
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CONTACT
Enquiries
For any enquiries, questions or commendations, please call: 01392 793310 or fill out the following form
Contact Us
Address:
Unit 21, De Havilland Road, Skypark, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, EX5 2GE
Unit 1 Alphin Brook Court, Alphin Brook Road
Exeter, EX2 8QR
Tel: 01392 793310
Company Number: 14699359
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