Burpham is a suburban area of Guildford just 2 miles north-east of the town centre, known for its University of Surrey student population. The area has a significant concentration of HMOs serving university students, making fire risk assessment compliance particularly important for landlords in this area. Burpham falls within Guildford Borough Council.
HMO landlords in Burpham
Burpham has one of the highest concentrations of student HMOs in the Guildford area due to its proximity to the University of Surrey. Guildford Borough Council requires a valid fire risk assessment for all HMO licence applications. Burpham landlords are frequently subject to licensing compliance inspections.
Commercial premises in Burpham
Burpham has limited commercial premises beyond local retail and service businesses, but those that exist require current fire risk assessments. The area is primarily residential with a significant HMO sector.
"The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons are exposed."
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Article 9. Enforced by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service across Burpham and the surrounding area. FireCertificates connects you with a certified assessor for any Burpham property.