A landlord fitted LD3 smoke alarms and still failed his council's HMO licence inspection, because a shared house needs LD1 or LD2 coverage under BS 5839-6, not the single-let standard. Here's what each category actually covers, how it differs from alarm grade, and how to check what your property needs.
Wedging Fire Doors Open Is Illegal: The Legal Fix | KT
A fire safety inspector found six wedged-open fire doors in one 30-room HMO. Every one was a Fire Safety Order breach and every one had a legal fix costing under £200. Here's how a wireless retainer actually works, what it complies with, and what it costs to sort a whole building.