Fire Safety in Co-Living Developments: A New Residential Typology

Co-living blurs the line between residential and commercial use. We examine the fire safety implications.. Co Living Fire Safety Co living developments feature private bedrooms with extensive shared facilities — kitchens, lounges, workspaces, gyms. Key Fire Safety Questions Is it purpose built student accommodation, HMO, or sui generis? Should shared kitchens trigger different alarm strategies? How does the evacuation strategy account for unfamiliar shared routes? What fire resistance is required between private and shared areas? How are PEEPs managed in a transient population? For co living fire safety design, contact us.