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@The_Seldom_Killer
Claiming something is a fire safety hazard has to be backed up with an assessment. Provided the bicycle isn't stored along a designated fire escape route then this objection isn't reasonable. The landlord might also try to claim that it is a hazard because you regularly move it through a fire escape route. This isn't reasonable either as they wouldn't be likely to raise the same objection if you had a different bulky and cumbersome item to move, i.e; a musician with a drum kit.
If there are any concerns about marking/damaging the property then this is what you have paid a deposit for and should be given an opportunity to remedy before vacating the property at the end of your tenancy.
I'd suggest you do at this stage is ignore the request. If the landlord raises it again then make your case that it cannot constitute a fire safety hazard for the above reasons. Explain why you are keeping the bike in your room and try to resolve it with a rational discussion first.