HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Aberdeen
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.
Aberdeen HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
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.
- 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 — broadly similar duties to the RRO 2005 in England
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Aberdeen 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 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 — 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
- Works offline on-site
- Signed PDF fire risk assessment
- Accepted for HMO licensing
- Lifetime access to your report
- Annual review reminder
No card required to start — pay only when you download
Frequently asked 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 — separate from the RRO 2005 which 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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