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HMO fire risk assessment

The fire risk assessment your HMO licence needs.

Built to BS 9792:2025, the British Standard councils reference for HMO licensing. Complete it yourself as the responsible person. Free to complete; £45 to download.

Built to BS 9792:2025Mandatory, additional & selectiveSame-day PDF
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Structured for every HMO licence

We apply the BS 9792:2025 route automatically, whichever scheme your council runs.

Mandatory licensing5+ occupants forming 2+ households. Required nationwide.
Additional licensingSmaller HMOs in areas where your council has extended the scheme.
Selective licensingWhole-area schemes covering single lets and smaller HMOs.
BS 9792:2025 alignedRRO 2005 compliantAccepted for HMO licensingWorks offlineInstant PDF report

Yes, you're allowed

Can a landlord do their own HMO fire risk assessment?

Yes. Under the Fire Safety Order, the responsible person (usually the landlord) can carry out the assessment, provided it's done competently. There's no body that issues fire risk assessments the way Gas Safe issues a gas certificate. FRASafe gives you the structure and the standard so it's done properly.

Fire hazards & ignition sources throughout the property
Means of escape: protected routes and final exits
Fire doors & structural fire protection between units
Mains-interlinked smoke & heat detection
Emergency lighting & fire-fighting equipment
Management, record-keeping & assessor declarations

How it works

Your HMO assessment in three steps

Most landlords finish in about 35 minutes, on the sofa or on-site.

1

Answer the questions

Structured questions mapped to BS 9792:2025 for your HMO. Free, with progress saved automatically. Works offline on-site too.

2

Review your action plan

FRASafe generates a prioritised action plan with a risk rating for every finding, so you know exactly what to fix.

3

Download your PDF

Pay £45 once and download your council-ready report, ready to submit with your HMO licence application.

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Purpose-built

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, which are 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.

Fire Risk Assessment
£45

vs £150–£500 for a professional assessor

  • Full HMO questionnaire (BS 9792:2025)
  • Works offline on-site
  • Signed PDF fire risk assessment
  • Council HMO licensing ready
  • Lifetime access to your report
  • Annual review reminder
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No card required to start. Pay only when you download.

From the blog

HMO fire safety guides

Everything you need to know about HMO fire risk assessments, from legal requirements to practical how-tos.

The Complete HMO Fire Risk Assessment Guide

What a BS 9792:2025-aligned assessment must cover, and what happens if you get it wrong.

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Can I Do My Own HMO Fire Risk Assessment?

The legal position on landlord-completed assessments, and when you need a qualified assessor.

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How Often Does an HMO Need a Fire Risk Assessment?

Annual reviews, trigger events, and what the RRO 2005 actually requires.

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Before you start

HMO assessment 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. Most councils also 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: 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, which is 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'. That includes the landlord or manager, as long as 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. Submit it to your council for HMO licensing or keep it on file for inspection.
How long does it take?
Most landlords complete it in 20–35 minutes. Progress is saved automatically, so you can pause and return at any time. The assessment works offline, so you can complete it on-site without a signal.

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