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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Derby HMOs.

Every Derby HMO, licensed or not, is legally required to have an up-to-date written fire risk assessment. Get yours ready for Derby City Council today.

Skip the £150–£500 assessor bill. Same standard, council-ready, £45.

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

Derby has a HMO market driven by the University of Derby and a large industrial and professional workforce. Derby City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and has run licensing schemes in high-density private rented areas including Normanton and the Arboretum. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service supports fire safety enforcement.

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

Derby City Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Selective and additional licensing have operated in Normanton and Arboretum areas
  • University of Derby drives student HMO demand in and around the city centre
  • Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service works with Derby City Council on HMO compliance
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Derby City Council for licensing purposes
HMO licence FRA requirements by council →What does a complete HMO fire risk assessment cover? →How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need reviewing? →

How it works

From Blank Screen to Council-Ready in 35 Minutes

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

You do not need to be a fire-safety expert. FRASafe turns the legal requirements into plain-English questions and builds the report for you.

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. 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 Derby 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.

Real reviews

What HMO landlords say

★★★★★
“I manage three HMOs. An assessor quoted £350 each, over £1,000. I did all three with FRASafe in an afternoon for £135.”
Neil B. · HMO landlord · Nottingham
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“I was required to undergo a fire risk assessment as part of my HMO application. I found the Frasafe online form easy to complete and upload information to produce a Fire Risk Assessment that was relevant to my property. The price point of £45 was affordable, making Frasafe the right choice for my needs as a busy Landlord.”
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Fire Risk Assessment

£150–£500 professional assessor

£45
  • 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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Council-accepted, or your money back

If your council rejects your FRASafe report because of its format or the standard it is written to, send us their reason in writing within 30 days and we will refund your £45 in full. You take no risk.

Common questions

Does Derby 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 Derby City Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Derby HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Derby City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing and uses it as part of its broader private rented sector enforcement.
Does Derby have additional HMO licensing?
Derby City Council has operated additional and selective licensing schemes in parts of the city with high concentrations of private rented properties, including areas of Normanton, Arboretum, and Pear Tree. Landlords should check with Derby City Council for current licensing zone designations.
What are the main HMO areas in Derby?
Derby's HMO market is supported by the University of Derby and a significant manufacturing and professional workforce. Key HMO areas include Normanton, the Arboretum, and areas around the city centre and university campus.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Derby?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Derby typically charge £90–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Derby landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline on-site.

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