Book a professional assessor
Most HMO landlords can complete their own fire risk assessment using FRASafe. For larger, more complex, or higher-risk properties, we can connect you with a qualified professional assessor.
Enquire by emailWhich option is right for you?
The RRO 2005 requires the assessment to be carried out by a “competent person” — this can be the landlord or manager, or a professional assessor.
Self-assessment
Complete the guided questionnaire yourself. FRASafe produces a BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report accepted by councils for HMO licensing. Suitable for most landlords.
- Standard 3–5 bedroom HMOs with straightforward layouts
- Holiday lets and short-term rentals
- Properties up to 3 storeys with a single staircase
- Experienced landlords familiar with their property
- Annual reviews of a previously completed assessment
Professional assessor
A qualified fire risk assessor visits your property in person. Recommended for larger, more complex, or higher-risk HMOs where independent professional verification provides additional assurance.
- 4+ storey or complex layout HMOs
- High-risk or vulnerable occupants
- Listed buildings or unusual construction
- Post-fire or enforcement action
- Council-specified qualified assessor requirement
When a professional assessor is advisable
The RRO 2005 allows competent landlords to self-assess. These are the situations where engaging a professional provides additional assurance.
Large or complex HMOs
Properties of four or more storeys, bedsit-style HMOs with over 10 occupants, or unusual layouts where an on-site assessment provides additional assurance.
High-risk occupants
Properties housing vulnerable people, individuals with mobility impairments, or those who may need personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs).
Listed buildings or unusual construction
Older buildings with unusual structural features, timber-frame construction, or listed building constraints that affect fire compartmentation options.
Post-fire or enforcement action
Following a fire, near-miss, enforcement notice, or prohibition notice from the fire service — where an independent professional assessment is advisable.
Council or fire service requirement
Where a council or fire authority has specifically requested an assessment by a named qualified assessor, rather than a self-completion.
What to look for in a fire risk assessor
There is no statutory requirement for fire risk assessors to hold a specific qualification — but these accreditations are the recognised industry benchmarks.
BAFE SP205 registered
BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) SP205 is the UK's primary third-party certification scheme for fire risk assessors. Registered companies are audited against a consistent standard.
IFE membership
The Institution of Fire Engineers offers individual membership grades (MIFireE, CFIREng) as a recognised benchmark for fire engineering competence.
IFSM or FPA membership
Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers or the Fire Protection Association indicates engagement with professional standards in fire safety.
Get in touch
Email us with your property details and we will connect you with a suitable assessor in your area. We work with BAFE-registered assessors across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.