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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Leeds HMOs.

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

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Leeds City CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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LeedsLeeds City 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 Leeds

Leeds is home to five universities and one of the largest student HMO markets in England. Leeds City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and selective licensing in many inner-city wards. The council has Article 4 directions in key HMO areas including Hyde Park and Headingley, and requires a written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 for all HMO licence applications.

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

Leeds City Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households sharing facilities
  • Selective licensing operates in Hyde Park, Burley, Beeston, and other inner-city wards
  • Article 4 directions in Hyde Park, Headingley, and Burley restrict new HMO conversions without planning permission
  • Leeds City Council conducts proactive HMO inspections and works with West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Leeds City Council for licensing purposes
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

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

Does Leeds 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, which is the format Leeds City Council requires as part of mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Leeds HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Leeds City Council requires this documentation as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants.
Does Leeds have selective licensing that affects HMOs?
Yes. Leeds City Council operates selective licensing in a number of inner-city wards, requiring licences for all privately rented properties in those areas. Areas including Hyde Park, Burley, Beeston, and parts of Headingley have been covered by selective licensing schemes. A fire risk assessment is a standard requirement across all licence types.
Does Leeds have an Article 4 direction for HMOs?
Yes. Leeds City Council has Article 4 directions in several inner-city areas, including Hyde Park and Headingley, which require planning permission for the conversion of properties from C3 to C4 (small HMO) use. This is separate from HMO licensing but affects landlords creating new HMOs in these zones.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Leeds?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Leeds typically charge £100–£300. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45, which is a significant saving for landlords managing multiple student HMOs across Leeds.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Leeds landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline, which is useful for completing the assessment at student properties in Hyde Park or Headingley.

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