HMO Fire Risk Assessment
The legally compliant way for HMO landlords and managers to produce a written fire risk assessment. Aligned to BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005 — accepted by councils for mandatory, additional, and selective HMO licensing. Free to complete. £45 for the PDF report.
Why HMO landlords need a fire risk assessment
A written FRA is a legal requirement — and a council licensing requirement. Two separate obligations that FRASafe satisfies with one document.
RRO 2005 — legal duty
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to carry out and record a 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment for every HMO.
HMO licensing — council requirement
Most councils require a written fire risk assessment as a condition of mandatory, additional, and selective HMO licensing. Without one, your licence application will be refused.
BS 9792:2025 — current standard
BS 9792:2025 is the British Standard setting out what a fire risk assessment must cover. Councils and fire services increasingly expect assessments to align with this standard.
How it works
Produce a legally compliant HMO fire risk assessment in three steps.
Complete the assessment
Answer structured questions covering all BS 9792:2025 requirements — fire hazards, means of escape, fire doors and compartmentation, smoke detection, emergency lighting, and management procedures. Free, with progress saved automatically.
Review findings & action plan
FRASafe generates a prioritised action plan with risk ratings for every deficiency found. Review your findings, sign your assessor declarations, and pay £45 to generate the report.
Download your PDF report
Your finished fire risk assessment PDF is ready to submit to your council for HMO licensing, present to your local fire service, or keep on file for inspection.
Built for HMO landlords and managers
Not a generic template — FRASafe's HMO questionnaire is purpose-built for houses in multiple occupation under BS 9792:2025.
BS 9792:2025
Every question maps directly to the current British Standard. Your report demonstrates compliance with the expectation of councils and fire services.
Common areas covered
Dedicated sections for shared hallways, stairwells, kitchens, and bathrooms — the areas councils and fire inspectors focus on.
Works offline
Install as a PWA and complete your assessment on-site with no signal. Answers sync automatically when you reconnect.
Annual review reminders
FRASafe notifies you when your assessment is due for its annual review — so your licence stays valid year after year.
Simple pricing
No subscription. No hidden fees. Pay once per report.
- Full HMO questionnaire (BS 9792:2025)
- Automatic progress saving
- Works offline on-site
- Findings & action plan preview
- Everything in Free
- Signed PDF fire risk assessment
- Council HMO licensing ready
- Lifetime access to your report
- Annual review reminder
Frequently asked questions
Do I legally need a fire risk assessment for my HMO?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005) requires the responsible person to carry out a 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment for any HMO. This applies to all houses in multiple occupation — whether or not they require a licence. In addition, most councils require a written fire risk assessment as part of mandatory, additional, and selective HMO licence applications.
What is BS 9792:2025 and does it apply to my HMO?
BS 9792:2025 is the British Standard for fire risk assessments in premises other than dwellinghouses. It applies to HMOs and sets out what a 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment should cover — including fire hazards, means of escape, structural fire protection, and fire detection systems. FRASafe is built to BS 9792:2025, so your report meets the current legal expectation.
Will my council accept a FRASafe report for HMO licensing?
FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment structured to BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005 — the standard most councils reference in their HMO licensing guidance. The report includes all sections councils typically require: property details, occupancy, fire hazards, means of escape, detection and warning systems, structural fire protection, action plan, and assessor declarations.
How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need to be reviewed?
The RRO 2005 requires you to review your fire risk assessment regularly and whenever there is reason to believe it is no longer valid — for example, after a change to the property, a change in occupancy, or following a fire or near-miss. Best practice under BS 9792:2025 is an annual review. FRASafe sends you a reminder when your assessment is due.
What does an HMO fire risk assessment cover?
FRASafe's HMO questionnaire covers: fire hazards and ignition sources; means of escape including corridors, stairwells, and escape routes; structural fire protection including fire doors and compartmentation; fire detection and warning systems; firefighting equipment; emergency lighting; management procedures; and a prioritised action plan for any deficiencies found.
Can I do a fire risk assessment myself for my HMO?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires the assessment to be carried out by a 'competent person' — which includes the landlord or manager where they have sufficient knowledge of the property and fire safety principles. FRASafe guides you through every question, ensuring your assessment is structured and documented to BS 9792:2025. For larger or more complex HMOs (5+ storeys, unusual layouts, high-risk occupants), consider engaging a qualified fire risk assessor.
How much does it cost?
The assessment is completely free to complete. You pay £45 once you're ready to download your finished, signed PDF report — ready to submit to your council for HMO licensing or keep on file for inspection.
How long does it take?
Most landlords complete it in 20–35 minutes. Progress is saved automatically — you can pause and return at any time. The assessment works offline, so you can complete it on-site without a signal.
Start your HMO fire risk assessment today
Free to complete. £45 to download your PDF report. Ready for your council HMO licence application.
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