HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Bradford
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Bradford Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Bradford HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Bradford has a significant HMO market supported by the University of Bradford, Bradford College, and a large private rented sector. Bradford Council (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) operates mandatory HMO licensing and has run additional and selective licensing in high-density areas. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all HMO licence applications, with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service supporting enforcement.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional and selective licensing have operated in Manningham, Little Horton, and Heaton
- University of Bradford and Bradford College drive student HMO demand
- West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service works with Bradford Council on HMO compliance
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Bradford Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Bradford councils.
Complete the assessment
Answer structured questions covering fire hazards, means of escape, fire detection, fire doors, and more — mapped to BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005. Free, with progress saved automatically.
Review findings & action plan
FRASafe generates a prioritised action plan with risk ratings for every finding. Review and sign your declarations before generating the report.
Download your PDF report
Pay £45 to unlock your finished fire risk assessment PDF — ready to submit to your council for HMO licensing or keep on file for inspection.
Why Bradford landlords choose FRASafe
Purpose-built for HMOs — not a generic template repurposed from commercial premises.
BS 9792:2025 aligned
Every question maps to the 2025 British Standard. Your report reflects the current legal expectation councils inspect against.
Council-ready PDF
Produces a structured written FRA document — the format required by local authorities for mandatory, additional, and selective HMO licensing.
Works offline
Install as a PWA and complete your assessment on-site without signal. Answers sync automatically when you reconnect.
Annual review reminders
FRASafe notifies you when your assessment is due for annual review under the RRO 2005 — so you never miss a compliance deadline.
Simple pricing
No subscription. No hidden fees. Pay once per report.
- Full BS 9792:2025 questionnaire
- Automatic progress saving
- Works offline on-site
- Findings & action plan preview
- Everything in Free
- Signed PDF fire risk assessment
- Accepted for HMO licensing
- Lifetime access to your report
- Annual review reminder
Frequently asked questions
Does Bradford Council accept FRASafe reports for HMO licensing?
Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment aligned with BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005 — the format Bradford Council (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Bradford HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Bradford Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licence applications and additional licensing where it applies.
Does Bradford have additional HMO licensing?
Bradford Council has operated additional and selective licensing schemes in parts of the city with high concentrations of private rented properties, including Manningham, Little Horton, and Heaton. Landlords should check with Bradford Council for current licensing zone designations in their area.
What is Bradford's HMO market like?
Bradford has a significant HMO market driven by the University of Bradford and Bradford College, alongside a large, established private rented sector across the city. It is one of the larger HMO markets in West Yorkshire alongside Leeds.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Bradford?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Bradford typically charge £90–£250. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Bradford landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline on-site.
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