On 6 April 2006 the latest part of the Housing Act
came into force tightening up control of HIMO’s.
Here is an overview of what is important for you if
you are running one.
The definition of a HIMO has changed;
the new definition will undoubtedly drag more premises
inside the remit and hence possible attention from
the enforcing authorities. There is a new risk based
rating system in action and most prescriptive of all
a new mandatory registration scheme in place. This
will force all HIMO’s of three stories or more
housing five people or more consisting of two households
or more.
Our message to you is don’t
panic but don’t ignore it either, if you are
running a HIMO you need to get fire safety matters
in hand, this does not have to cost the earth and
with our experience working in this field we are able
provide you with cost effective answers.
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