Co-living is a rapidly growing housing typology. Its unique characteristics demand specialist fire safety solutions.. Co Living Fire Safety Co living developments combine private studios/bedrooms with extensive shared amenity spaces. Regulatory Classification May be classified as Purpose Group 1(a) or 1(c) under ADB HMO licensing may apply depending on layout Building Safety Act may apply if over 18m Unique occupancy patterns: 24/7 use of communal spaces Key Design Factors Shared kitchens: enhanced detection and suppression Communal lounges: means of escape calculations Corridor widths accommodating high occupancy Fire alarm strategy: reducing false alarms from cooking Management and staff training requirements For co living fire engineering, contact us.