Gloucester City Council

HMO Fire Risk Assessment Gloucester

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

BS 9792:2025 aligned
Accepted by Gloucester City Council
RRO 2005 compliant
Works offline on-site
Instant PDF report

Gloucester HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires

Gloucester has a developing HMO market supported by the University of Gloucestershire and a growing professional rental sector. Gloucester City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing, and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service works with the council to maintain fire safety standards across the city's private rented sector.

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • HMO concentrations in Kingsholm, Westgate, and areas around the city centre
  • University of Gloucestershire contributes to student HMO demand alongside a professional rental market
  • Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service works with Gloucester City Council on HMO fire safety
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Gloucester City Council for licensing purposes

How it works

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Gloucester councils.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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 Gloucester 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.

£45 per report
Everything you need to meet your legal obligation
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gloucester 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 Gloucester City Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.

Does my Gloucester HMO need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Gloucester City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants.

What drives HMO demand in Gloucester?

Gloucester's HMO market is supported by the University of Gloucestershire (whose Gloucester campus focuses on professional courses) and demand from workers across the healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. The city's affordability relative to Cheltenham also attracts professional sharers.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Gloucester?

Fire risk assessment consultants in Gloucester typically charge £90–£250. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

Start your Gloucester HMO fire risk assessment today

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

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