For a newly purchased property in Nottingham I intend to convert to a small HMO (3 unrelated tenants), what are the absolute minimum fire safety requirements I MUST implement for the licensing application? Do I need interconnected smoke alarms in every room, or just common areas?
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For a small HMO of 3 unrelated tenants in Nottingham, while it's not subject to mandatory licensing, you must still adhere to basic fire safety legislation. Interconnected smoke alarms are generally required in all habitable rooms and common areas for safety.
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