When it comes to fire safety, fire extinguishers are your first line of defence. But owning extinguishers isn’t enough – regular fire extinguisher servicing is crucial to ensure they work correctly in an emergency and that your business meets legal fire safety requirements.
As the summer holidays come to an end and students start to return to their universities or colleges, it’s important that landlords ensure their HMO properties are fire safe. This is because safeguarding your tenants is not only a moral duty—it’s a legal requirement. Fire extinguishers are vital safety devices and must be properly maintained, especially in HMOs where multiple households or shared facilities increase risk.
If you own or manage a business, you probably already know that having fire extinguishers on site is a legal requirement. But simply having them isn’t enough—they also need to be serviced annually to ensure they’ll work when you need them most.
