Coventry City Council

HMO Fire Risk Assessment Coventry

The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Coventry City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.

BS 9792:2025 aligned
Accepted by Coventry City Council
RRO 2005 compliant
Works offline on-site
Instant PDF report

Coventry HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires

Coventry has one of the most active HMO markets in the West Midlands, driven by two major universities and a large student population in Earlsdon, Canley, and the city centre. Coventry City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing in high-density areas. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all licence applications, with West Midlands Fire Service supporting enforcement.

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Additional licensing in Earlsdon, Canley, and Hillfields areas
  • Two universities — University of Warwick and Coventry University — driving large student HMO demand
  • West Midlands Fire Service works with Coventry City Council on HMO fire safety
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Coventry City Council for licensing purposes
Read our full guide: HMO Licence FRA Requirements by Council →

How it works

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Coventry councils.

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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 Coventry 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.

Free
Complete the assessment
  • Full BS 9792:2025 questionnaire
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Works offline on-site
  • Findings & action plan preview
£45 per report
Download your PDF report
  • Everything in Free
  • Signed PDF fire risk assessment
  • Accepted for HMO licensing
  • Lifetime access to your report
  • Annual review reminder
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Frequently asked questions

Does Coventry City 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 Coventry City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.

Does my Coventry HMO need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Coventry City Council requires this as part of all HMO licence applications.

Does Coventry have additional HMO licensing?

Coventry City Council operates additional licensing in designated parts of the city with high HMO densities, including areas around the University of Warwick and Coventry University campuses. Earlsdon, Canley, and Hillfields have significant HMO concentrations. Landlords should check with the council for current additional licensing zone boundaries.

Is Coventry a significant HMO market?

Yes. Coventry has two universities — the University of Warwick and Coventry University — generating a large student HMO market. It is one of the most active HMO markets in the West Midlands outside of Birmingham.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Coventry?

Fire risk assessment consultants in Coventry typically charge £90–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

How long does it take to complete?

Most Coventry landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline on-site.

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