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Fire safety checker

Answer a few questions about the property to see which alarms, detectors, fire doors and equipment it needs. For residential lettings in England.

What type of property is it?
How many storeys?

Count floors with living space, including a basement or loft room.

Kitchen layout
Which appliances are fitted?

Tick all that apply.

Licence or council contract?

Tick all that apply.

Requirements

Choose a property type to start.

Legal requirement Expected by council / licence Millwood Kane standard Recommended

Your checklist will appear here.

Guidance only, not legal advice. Where an HMO licence, council contract or fire risk assessment asks for more, follow that. Based on the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015 (amended 2022), the Housing Act 2004, the HMO Management Regulations 2006, the Fire Safety Order 2005, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2023 and LACORS fire safety guidance.