HMO Conversions — London
Houses of Multiple Occupation require specific fire safety, sound insulation, and ventilation standards. rcbGroup delivers compliant HMO conversions across Greater London — coordinating the full scope of works from structural changes through fire alarm and emergency lighting commissioning.
rcbGroup projectScope of Works
- ✓Fire compartmentation (FD30/FD60 fire doors and frames)
- ✓Inter-tenancy wall construction (acoustic and fire rated)
- ✓Grade D2 fire alarm and detection system
- ✓Emergency lighting installation
- ✓Sound insulation between rooms (Part E compliance)
- ✓Ventilation to each habitable room (Part F compliance)
- ✓Ensuite and shared bathroom installation
- ✓Kitchen installation (shared facilities or individual kitchenettes)
- ✓Electrical distribution — separate circuits per room
- ✓Intruder alarm and communal door entry system
- ✓Building Control full plans submission and inspection
- ✓HMO licence compliance check — we review the local authority schedule before works begin
HMO Compliance
HMO licensing requirements vary by borough. Before any works begin, rcbGroup reviews the local authority's HMO licence conditions and minimum room sizes to ensure the conversion plan meets requirements.
All HMO works require Building Regulations approval — typically via Full Plans submission to allow a detailed compliance check before works commence.
Standard Exclusions
- —Second-fix materials (sanitaryware, tiles, kitchen units, flooring) — client-supplied
- —HMO licence application fee — council fee paid by client
- —Architect or designer fees (where required)
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