HMO fire risk assessment in Northern Ireland
A legal requirement for landlords in Northern Ireland, needed every 12 months. It applies to rented properties that are houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), and must be done by a suitably competent person.
At a glance
- How often
- Every 12 months
- Who does it
- A suitably competent person
- Applies to
- Rented properties that are houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
- Legal status
- Legal requirement
Common questions
How often is the HMO fire risk assessment needed in Northern Ireland?
The HMO fire risk assessment is needed every 12 months in Northern Ireland, counted from the date of the last one.
Who is responsible for the HMO fire risk assessment?
The landlord is responsible for arranging it. The work itself must be done by a suitably competent person.
Does it apply to every rented property in Northern Ireland?
No. It applies to rented properties that are houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
What does the law say?
Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006, Part 3, and Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010: the responsible person for an HMO must carry out a suitable fire risk assessment and keep it under review. The duty is statutory; the yearly review is good practice. Enforced by NIFRS.
Written from the same rule Beamwise uses to track this for properties in Northern Ireland, last updated . Rules change, so check the legislation named above or take professional advice before relying on it.
Other requirements in Northern Ireland
- Carbon monoxide alarms
- Certificate of fitness (pre-1945 property)
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12 / LGSR)
- HMO chimney and flue cleaning
- HMO licence
- HMO portable appliance testing (PAT)
- Landlord Registration Scheme
- Smoke and heat alarms
- Tenancy deposit protection
- Tenancy Information Notice
- Chimney sweep / solid-fuel appliance service
- Legionella risk assessment
- Oil boiler service
- Rent increases: frequency and notice
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