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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Canterbury HMOs.

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

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Canterbury City CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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CanterburyCanterbury 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 Canterbury

Canterbury has a significant student HMO market driven by the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. Canterbury City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and enforces fire safety compliance across the city's private rented sector, working with Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

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

Canterbury City Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • HMO concentrations in Tyler Hill, Hales Place, and Wincheap around the university campuses
  • University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church drive student HMO demand
  • Kent Fire and Rescue Service works with Canterbury City Council on HMO fire safety
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Canterbury City Council for licensing purposes
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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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No card required to start. Pay only when you download.

Common questions

Does Canterbury 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, which is the format Canterbury City Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Canterbury HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Canterbury City Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants in two or more households.
What drives the Canterbury HMO market?
Canterbury's HMO market is primarily driven by two universities (the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church). Student demand is concentrated around the Canterbury campus areas and adjoining residential streets. The council actively enforces HMO licensing and fire safety requirements.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Canterbury?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Canterbury typically charge £90–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

Start your Canterbury HMO fire risk assessment today

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