HMO Compliance Safety Bundle: Fire Risk, EICR & Gas
Full HMO safety inspections in Manchester. Combine your Fire Risk Assessment, EICR Electrical Report, and CP12 Gas Certificate to satisfy council licensing criteria and protect against £30,000+ fines.
Pricing Breakdown & Bundle Savings:
- HMO Fire Risk Assessment (FRA):£225
- HMO Fixed-Wire EICR (5-Year):£160
- Commercial/Domestic CP12 Gas Check:£65
- Separate Inspection Total:£450
Manchester City Council HMO Licensing Criteria
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are rigorously inspected by housing enforcement officers across Manchester, Salford, Bolton, and Stockport. Operating without current certification exposes landlords to civil penalties up to £30,000, Rent Repayment Orders (RROs), and criminal prosecution.
Council Licensing Requirements
Manchester City Council requires comprehensive proof of property management standards prior to granting or renewing 5-year HMO licenses:
- Mandatory Licensing: 5+ tenants forming 2+ households sharing bathroom/kitchen facilities.
- Additional/Selective Schemes: Coverage in specified wards across Greater Manchester.
- Statutory Dossier: Valid EICR with zero Code C1/C2 faults, current CP12, and documented Fire Risk Assessment.
Rigorous Fire Door Checks
Fire doors are the primary life-safety barrier in multi-occupancy buildings. Our inspectors assess every door set to British Standards:
- FD30 & FD30S Doors: 30-minute fire and smoke resistance on all bedroom and kitchen entrances.
- Intumescent Strips & Smoke Seals: Continuous perimeter seals preventing smoke inhalation along escape paths.
- Self-Closing Mechanisms: Overhead closers tested to latch fully from any open angle against door draughts.
- Gap Tolerances: Strict verification that gaps around frames do not exceed 3mm–4mm.
Protected Escape Routes
Occupants must be able to escape swiftly in complete darkness and heavy smoke without keys or obstructions:
- Emergency Lighting (BS 5266): Luminaires tested along all hallways, landings, and stairwells.
- Thumb-Turn Locks: Keyless egress locks on bedroom doors and final exit doors for rapid evacuation.
- Obstruction & Combustibles: Verification that protected corridors are clear of shoe racks, bikes, and meters.
- Interconnected Smoke Alarms: Grade A / Grade D LD2 coverage tested across all levels and shared zones.
Why Combine Fire Risk, EICR, and CP12 Gas in One Appointment?
Coordinating separate contractors for fire risk assessors, qualified electricians, and Gas Safe engineers across a multi-let property causes severe tenant friction and repeated scheduling delays. Our unified team inspects your entire HMO simultaneously, delivering an integrated digital compliance pack ready for instant upload to Manchester, Salford, or Trafford council portals.
Book Your HMO Compliance Safety Bundle
Protect your HMO license with our unified Fire Risk Assessment, EICR, and Gas Safety package.
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