Online Webinar — 10 June 2027, 18:00–19:30 BST
Landlord Fire Safety Compliance Webinar
A free 90-minute webinar for landlords, letting agents, and property managers covering the fire safety obligations that apply to rented homes and HMOs in 2027 — including the Smoke & CO Alarm Regulations 2022, HMO fire door requirements, and the Fire Safety Act 2022.
Why this matters in 2027
Local authority enforcement of HMO fire safety requirements has increased significantly since the Fire Safety Act 2022 came into full effect. Civil penalties and prosecution for fire safety failures are more common than ever. This webinar helps landlords understand what is required and how to evidence compliance.
Agenda
Key landlord obligations at a glance
| Legislation | Requirement | Penalty for non-compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Act 2004 | HMO licensing for 5+ person, 2+ household properties | Unlimited fine for operating unlicensed HMO |
| RRO 2005 | Fire risk assessment for all HMOs and buildings with common areas | Prosecution; unlimited fine; up to 2 years imprisonment |
| SC&CO Alarm Regs 2022 | Smoke alarm on each storey, CO alarm in every room with combustion appliance | Civil penalty up to £5,000 |
| Fire Safety Act 2022 | Responsible person to assess and manage fire safety in flat common areas | Prosecution; prohibition of building use |
| Building Regs Part B | FD30S fire doors in HMOs with shared circulation space | Enforcement notice; refusal of HMO licence |
Who should attend?
- Private landlords with HMOs or converted flat blocks
- Letting agents managing rented properties on behalf of landlords
- Property managers for purpose-built blocks of flats
- Housing association staff with compliance responsibilities
- Portfolio landlords reviewing their compliance position across multiple properties
What the 2022 Regulations changed
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 extended CO alarm requirements to all privately rented and social housing in England with a fixed combustion appliance — not just new tenancies. Landlords must also repair or replace alarms reported as faulty at the start of a tenancy.
The Fire Safety Act 2022 further clarified that external walls, cladding, and individual flat entrance doors in multi-occupied buildings are in scope for fire risk assessments. This is particularly significant for landlords in blocks following the Grenfell Tower inquiry recommendations. See our high-rise fire safety 2026 article.
Evidence of compliance
Local authorities increasingly ask for evidence during HMO licence renewals and inspections. Landlords should maintain:
- Written fire risk assessment with review dates
- Alarm test records (monthly for mains alarms)
- Fire door inspection log — use our fire door safety guide checklist
- Copies of extinguisher service certificates (where required)
- Tenancy deposit documentation that confirms alarm condition at start of tenancy
Frequently asked questions
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