TL;DR: Landlords renting out residential accommodation have specific fire safety duties — fitting working smoke alarms on every floor, CO alarms near solid fuel appliances, and ensuring escape routes are clear. For HMOs and buildings with common areas, a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement under the FSO.
Fire Safety in Rented Accommodation — Stay Compliant
London City Fire works with private landlords and letting agents across London on fire risk assessments, alarm installation, and fire door compliance.
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London City Fire — Fire Safety Team
London City Fire — Fire Safety Team
London City Fire provides fire safety services for private landlords and letting agents across London, including fire risk assessments, smoke alarm installation, and fire door inspections.
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