Herefordshire Council

HMO Fire Risk Assessment Hereford

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

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

Hereford HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires

Hereford has a small HMO market, primarily driven by professional and key worker demand in the county's administrative centre. Herefordshire Council operates mandatory HMO licensing across the county, with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service supporting fire safety compliance.

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Hereford's HMO market is primarily professional — NHS, public sector, and agricultural sector workers
  • No major university in Hereford city itself — limited student HMO demand
  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service works with Herefordshire Council on compliance
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Herefordshire Council for licensing purposes

How it works

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Hereford 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 Hereford 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 Herefordshire Council accept FRASafe reports for HMO licensing in Hereford?

Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment aligned with BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005 — the format Herefordshire Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.

Does my Hereford HMO need a fire risk assessment?

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

What is the HMO market like in Hereford?

Hereford has a modest HMO market driven mainly by professional workers in the NHS, public sector, and agricultural and food processing industries. As the county town, it attracts consistent demand for shared accommodation from workers across Herefordshire.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Hereford?

Fire risk assessment consultants in Hereford typically charge £80–£220. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

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

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