Content tagged with: risk assessment

• Fire safety in houses in multiple occupation

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/fire-safety-in-houses-in-multiple-occupation

  Houses in multiple occupation are those which are shared by three or more unrelated persons. Historically fires in HMOs have been more prevalent than in single homes. Larger HMOs will required a licence from the Council, however different laws apply to all HMOs in relation to fire safety. A higher standard of fire precaution and protection is required in houses of multiple occupation compared to that of a single occupied dwelling. The exact measures depend on the property size, layout and type of letting.

• Fire safety in private rented accommodation (non-HMO)

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/fire-safety-in-private-rented-accommodation-non-hmo

  Landlords have a legal obligation to make sure that the risk posed by fire is managed and that safety measures are in place to reduce the risk. Council officers carrying out risk based inspections under the HHSRS must consider fire safety as part of the overall assessment of property standards and you will be expected to do all that is reasonable in the interests of safety. Specific regulations apply in addition to a risk based approach which are detailed in this page.