FIRE SAFETY GUIDES FOR HMO LANDLORDS
Free guidance on fire risk assessments, alarms, doors and licensing for landlords and HMO owners across Swansea and South Wales.
Written in plain English, grounded in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Who Are We?
Built from the questions Swansea landlords actually ask
This site exists because HMO landlords kept asking the same questions, what fire alarm grade applies, whether a licence renewal needs a new assessment, what actually counts as a fire door. These guides are built from real enquiries that come through Fire Risk Assessment Swansea, so you’re getting answers to the questions people are genuinely asking, not a generic checklist.
Start with what applies to you
HMO Licensing
What a new or renewed HMO licence actually requires, and when your fire risk assessment needs updating.
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Fire Safety Basics
Alarms, fire doors, emergency lighting and escape routes, explained in plain terms, not jargon.
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Costs & What to Expect
What a fire risk assessment actually involves, roughly what it costs, and what happens during a visit.
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Not sure if you need one?
If you’re not certain whether your property needs a fire risk assessment, or when your last one needs updating, it’s quicker to ask than to guess. Tell us a bit about the property and we’ll point you in the right direction, no obligation.
What landlords ask us
Questions that come up again and again from HMO licence renewals, landlord enquiries and property management conversations across Swansea.
Do I need a new fire risk assessment for an HMO licence renewal?
Not automatically, but renewal is one of the most common reasons to check. If the layout, occupancy or use of the property has changed since your last assessment, it should be reviewed.
What fire alarm system does a 3-bed HMO need?
It depends on the property's layout and risk category, not a single fixed answer. A fire risk assessment will confirm the right grade for your specific property.
Does emergency lighting apply to my HMO?
Often, particularly where escape routes aren't naturally lit or there are multiple floors. Whether it's required depends on the assessment, not a blanket rule.
What's the difference between a low-risk and standard-risk HMO?
It comes down to layout, occupancy and escape route length, among other factors. This is assessed on a property-by-property basis.
