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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Cardiff HMOs.

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

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Cardiff CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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CardiffCardiff 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 Cardiff

Cardiff has a large HMO market driven by two universities and a significant professional rental sector. Cardiff Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing schemes covering many of the city's high-density rental areas. The RRO 2005 applies in Wales and requires a written fire risk assessment for all licensed HMOs.

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

Cardiff Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Additional licensing schemes cover smaller HMOs across many Cardiff wards including Cathays, Roath, and Splott
  • The RRO 2005 applies in Wales. Fire safety obligations are the same as in England.
  • The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 adds smoke and CO alarm requirements beyond those in England
  • South Wales Fire and Rescue Service works with Cardiff Council on HMO fire safety compliance
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff Council requires as part of mandatory and additional HMO licence applications. The RRO 2005 applies in Wales as well as England.
Does my Cardiff HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales and requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Cardiff Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more people in two or more households.
Does Cardiff have additional HMO licensing?
Yes. Cardiff Council operates additional licensing schemes in many wards, covering smaller HMOs not caught by mandatory licensing. High-density rental areas including Cathays, Roath, Splott, and Grangetown have significant additional licensing activity.
How does Wales differ from England for HMO fire safety?
The RRO 2005 applies equally in Wales, so fire safety obligations are the same as in England. Wales does have the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, which introduced additional requirements around smoke and CO alarms in rented properties. Cardiff Council's HMO licensing conditions incorporate both sets of requirements.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Cardiff?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Cardiff typically charge £100–£300. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45, significantly cheaper than an on-site consultant.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Cardiff landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline, useful for completing the assessment on-site at your property.

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