HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Derry
A BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment structured for NIHE HMO licensing requirements in Derry. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the PDF report.
Derry HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Derry (Londonderry) has a student HMO market driven by Ulster University's Magee campus, alongside professional demand in Northern Ireland's second-largest city. As across all of Northern Ireland, HMO licensing is administered by NIHE under the Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (NI) 2016. NIHE requires a fire risk assessment for all HMO licence applications.
- HMO licensing in Northern Ireland is administered by NIHE under the HMO Act (NI) 2016
- NIHE is the single licensing authority across all of Northern Ireland — not individual councils
- Fire safety governed by the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010
- Ulster University's Magee campus drives student HMO demand in the Bogside and Fountain areas
- Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) works with NIHE on HMO fire safety compliance
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Derry 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 Derry 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 Derry HMO?
Yes. HMO licensing in Northern Ireland is administered by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) under the Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016. NIHE requires a fire risk assessment as part of all HMO licence applications and renewals, including in Derry.
What fire safety legislation applies to HMOs in Derry?
In Northern Ireland, the primary fire safety legislation is the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010. The duties are broadly similar to the RRO 2005 in England. BS 9792:2025 is a relevant standard for structuring HMO fire risk assessments.
Does FRASafe work for Derry NIHE licence applications?
Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment structured to BS 9792:2025, covering fire hazards, means of escape, fire detection, fire doors, compartmentation, firefighting equipment, and management procedures — all areas NIHE requires. The report is suitable for your NIHE HMO licence application.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Derry?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Derry typically charge £90–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45 — suitable for NIHE HMO licence applications.
Start your Derry HMO fire risk assessment today
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