HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Durham HMOs.

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

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Durham County CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report

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DurhamDurham County 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 Durham

Durham has a concentrated student HMO market dominated by Durham University, one of England's leading research universities. Durham County Council operates mandatory HMO licensing across the city and surrounding areas, with County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service supporting fire safety compliance.

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

Durham County Council

Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
High HMO concentrations in Gilesgate, Framwellgate Moor, Crossgate Moor, and Nevilles Cross
Durham University is one of England's top universities, driving consistent, high-quality HMO demand
County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service works with Durham County Council on compliance
FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Durham County 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 Durham 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

For £45, download your finished fire risk assessment PDF. Formatted for council licensing and ready to submit.

Why FRASafe

Why Durham 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 Durham County 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 Durham County Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.

Does my Durham HMO need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Durham County Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants in two or more households.

Why is fire safety compliance especially important in Durham?

Durham's HMO stock is heavily weighted towards older Victorian and Georgian terraced housing in areas like Gilesgate and Crossgate Moor. These properties often have original features (timber floors, narrow stairways) that make fire safety assessment particularly important. Durham County Council and the fire service take compliance seriously.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Durham?

Fire risk assessment consultants in Durham typically charge £90–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45, ideal for landlords managing multiple student HMOs in the city.

Start your Durham HMO fire risk assessment today

Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.

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