Compliance Matters: Two Critical Safety Standards Compliance matters. This is not optional. This is not negotiable. This is essential. For HMO and serviced-accommodation landlords, two critical safety standards apply: the Fire Safety Order (2005) and the Gas Safety Regulations (1998). These are not suggestions. These are legal obligations. These are requirements that protect tenants and shield landlords from fines. The Fire Safety Order (2005): What You Need to Know The Fire