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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Aberdeen HMOs.

A BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment structured for Aberdeen City Council HMO licensing requirements. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the PDF report.

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AberdeenAberdeen City Council
Standard appliedBS 9792:2025
Typical assessor cost£150–£500
With FRASafe£45
TurnaroundSame day
Compliant withBS 9792:2025RRO 2005Council-ready PDFAccepted for HMO licensing

Local context

Getting compliant in Aberdeen

Aberdeen has a significant HMO market driven by the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, and sustained demand from the oil and gas sector. HMO licensing in Scotland is mandatory under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 for all properties with three or more unrelated occupants. Aberdeen City Council issues and renews HMO licences and requires a fire risk assessment for all applications.

Means of escape from every storey
Fire doors & structural protection
Mains-interlinked smoke detection
Emergency lighting to escape routes
Fire-fighting equipment
Management & record-keeping

Aberdeen City Council

  • HMO licensing mandatory under Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 for all properties with 3+ unrelated occupants
  • University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University drive significant student and professional HMO demand
  • Oil and gas sector creates year-round demand for professional shared housing
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service works with Aberdeen City Council on HMO fire safety
  • Fire safety governed by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, which carries broadly similar duties to the RRO 2005 in England
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Aberdeen councils.

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.

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.

3

Download your PDF report

For £45, download your finished fire risk assessment PDF. Formatted for council licensing and ready to submit.

Why FRASafe

Why Aberdeen 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 in 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.

Fire Risk Assessment
£45

vs £150–£500 for a professional assessor

  • Full BS 9792:2025 questionnaire
  • Works offline on-site
  • Signed PDF fire risk assessment
  • Accepted for HMO licensing
  • Lifetime access to your report
  • Annual review reminder
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Common questions

Do I need a fire risk assessment for my Aberdeen HMO?
Yes. All HMOs in Scotland require a fire risk assessment as a condition of the mandatory HMO licence under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. Aberdeen City Council requires a written fire risk assessment as part of every HMO licence application and renewal.
What fire safety legislation applies to HMOs in Aberdeen?
In Scotland, fire safety for premises is governed by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, which is separate from the RRO 2005 that applies in England and Wales. The duties are broadly similar. BS 9792:2025 is a relevant benchmark for structuring HMO fire risk assessments in Aberdeen.
How does Aberdeen's HMO market differ from English cities?
Aberdeen's HMO licensing threshold is lower than in England: mandatory licensing applies to all HMOs with three or more unrelated occupants (versus five in England). This means a larger proportion of shared properties require a licence. The strong oil and gas sector also creates significant professional HMO demand year-round.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Aberdeen?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Aberdeen typically charge £100–£300. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45, suitable for submission with your Aberdeen HMO licence application.

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