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Durham HMO fire safety fears prompt council review
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More than 20 houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs) in Durham are being reviewed following concerns raised by City of Durham Parish Council regarding potential fire safety failings, such as bedrooms opening directly onto kitchens and missing fire doors. Durham County Council and the fire and rescue service are examining the data on a case-by-case basis.
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- City of Durham Parish Council identified potential fire safety failings in 21 HMO properties after analysing planning and licensing data.
- Issues found include bedrooms opening directly onto kitchens and missing fire doors.
- The parish council highlighted that HMOs with three or four individuals are not routinely inspected under standard licensing rules, which apply to properties with five or more people.
- Durham County Council and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are reviewing the submitted information to determine if further action is required.