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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Edinburgh HMOs.

A BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment structured for City of Edinburgh Council HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the PDF report.

BS 9792:2025 alignedStructured for Edinburgh HMO licensingWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF reportAnnual review reminders
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EdinburghCity of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh has one of the most active HMO markets in Scotland, driven by three universities and a large professional rental sector. HMO licensing is mandatory under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. The City of Edinburgh Council issues and renews HMO licences and requires a fire risk assessment for all applications, working with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 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

City of Edinburgh Council

  • HMO licensing mandatory under Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 for all properties with 3+ unrelated occupants
  • City of Edinburgh Council is one of Scotland's most active HMO licensing authorities
  • Major HMO concentrations in Marchmont, Newington, Gorgie, Leith, and Tollcross
  • Fire safety governed by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, which has a similar framework to the RRO 2005 in England
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service conducts joint inspections with Edinburgh Council on higher-risk HMOs
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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

Do I need a fire risk assessment for my Edinburgh HMO?
Yes. All HMOs in Scotland require a fire risk assessment as a condition of the mandatory HMO licence under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. The City of Edinburgh Council requires a written fire risk assessment as part of every HMO licence application and renewal.
What fire safety legislation applies to HMOs in Edinburgh?
In Scotland, the primary fire safety legislation is the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The duties are broadly similar to the RRO 2005 in England. The responsible person must carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. BS 9792:2025 is a relevant benchmark for structuring HMO fire risk assessments.
Does the City of Edinburgh Council accept FRASafe reports?
FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment structured to BS 9792:2025, covering all the areas the City of Edinburgh Council requires: fire hazards, means of escape, fire detection, fire doors, compartmentation, firefighting equipment, and management procedures. The report is suitable for submission with your Edinburgh HMO licence application.
Does Edinburgh have a high volume of HMO licensing activity?
Yes. Edinburgh is a major university city with significant HMO stock in Newington, Marchmont, Gorgie, and Leith. The City of Edinburgh Council is one of Scotland's most active HMO licensing authorities, processing a large volume of new applications and renewals annually.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Edinburgh?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Edinburgh typically charge £100–£350. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45, suitable for Edinburgh HMO licence applications.
How long does it take?
Most Edinburgh landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline. Complete it on-site at your property without a Wi-Fi connection.

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