HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Lincoln
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by City of Lincoln Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Lincoln HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Lincoln has a growing HMO market driven by the University of Lincoln, which has transformed the city's private rented sector since its establishment. The City of Lincoln Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and has operated additional licensing in high-density areas. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service supports compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing has operated in areas around the University of Lincoln campus — including West End and Boultham
- University of Lincoln has significantly expanded the city's HMO market since its foundation
- Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service works with City of Lincoln Council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by City of Lincoln Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 City of Lincoln 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 City of Lincoln Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Lincoln HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. City of Lincoln Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants.
Does Lincoln have additional HMO licensing?
City of Lincoln Council has operated additional licensing in areas around the university campus, including parts of the West End and Boultham, reflecting the growth in student HMO demand as the University of Lincoln has expanded. Landlords should check with the council for current licensing zone boundaries.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Lincoln?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Lincoln typically charge £80–£240. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your Lincoln HMO fire risk assessment today
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