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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Inverness HMOs.

A BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment structured for Highland Council HMO licensing requirements in Inverness. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the PDF report.

BS 9792:2025 alignedStructured for Highland Council HMO licensingWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF reportAnnual review reminders
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InvernessHighland 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 Inverness

Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands with a modest HMO market driven by Inverness College (UHI) and healthcare and public sector workers. HMO licensing in Scotland is mandatory under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 for all properties with three or more unrelated occupants. Highland Council administers HMO licensing for the Inverness area.

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

Highland Council

  • HMO licensing mandatory under Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 for all properties with 3+ unrelated occupants
  • Inverness College UHI and NHS Highland are key demand drivers for shared accommodation
  • Inverness is the largest city in the Scottish Highlands and the main commercial and administrative hub for the region
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service works with Highland Council on fire safety compliance
  • Fire safety governed by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, which carries broadly similar duties to the RRO 2005 in England
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness 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. Highland Council requires a written fire risk assessment as part of every HMO licence application and renewal for properties in Inverness.
What fire safety legislation applies to HMOs in Inverness?
In Scotland, fire safety for premises is governed by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, not the RRO 2005 that applies in England and Wales. The duties are broadly similar. BS 9792:2025 is a relevant benchmark for structuring HMO fire risk assessments.
Does FRASafe work for Inverness HMO licence applications?
Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment structured to BS 9792:2025, covering fire hazards, means of escape, fire detection, fire doors, compartmentation, firefighting equipment, and management procedures. The report is suitable for submission with your Highland Council HMO licence application for properties in Inverness.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Inverness?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Inverness typically charge £90–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

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