A House in Multiple Occupation is,
in simple terms, defined as any household which is occupied by
persons who do not form a single household.
The identification and determination of whether a house is in
multiple occupation will rest with the
district/borough council.
When the local council are satisfied that a house is an HMO, it is
for them to decide whether the means of escape from the premises is
satisfactory.
Where they are of the opinion that the means of escape and/or other
fire precautions are not satisfactory, they will consult with
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.
To this end, a
joint protocol (PDF 569Kb) between the local councils and the
Fire and Rescue Service has been
drafted.