HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Exeter
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Exeter City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Exeter HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Exeter has a significant and growing HMO market driven by the University of Exeter, one of England's highest-ranked universities. Exeter City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing in high-density student areas including St James, Heavitree, and Newtown. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service supports compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing in St James, Heavitree, and Newtown — key student HMO areas
- University of Exeter drives strong, consistent demand for high-quality student HMOs
- Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service works with Exeter City Council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Exeter City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Exeter 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 Exeter 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
Does Exeter 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 — the format Exeter City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Exeter HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Exeter City Council requires this for all HMO licence applications and renewals.
Does Exeter have additional HMO licensing?
Yes. Exeter City Council operates additional licensing in student-heavy areas of the city, particularly St James, Heavitree, and Newtown. These schemes cover smaller HMOs not caught by mandatory licensing. Landlords should check with Exeter City Council to confirm current zone boundaries.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Exeter?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Exeter typically charge £100–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your Exeter HMO fire risk assessment today
Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.
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