HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Liverpool HMOs.

Liverpool asks for HMO fire risk assessments to be carried out by a qualified fire risk assessor, so a self-assessment is unlikely to be accepted for your licence.

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Liverpool's HMO fire safety rules

Liverpool publishes its own HMO fire safety standard, "Houses in Multiple Occupation - Standards and Management" (February 2022). FRASafe's assessment follows BS 9792:2025 and LACORS. Below is what Liverpool's rules ask for in a typical house, so you know what to expect.

Standard: Houses in Multiple Occupation - Standards and Management (February 2022)
Assessment for the licence: Yes, with your licence application
Who can carry it out: A qualified fire risk assessor
Last checked: 14 October 2026

Running an HMO in Liverpool

The local rules and contacts that sit alongside your fire risk assessment, each taken from the council's or fire service's own website.

Fire and rescue service: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service covers Liverpool.
Source: merseyfire.gov.uk
Selective licensing: Liverpool runs selective licensing in designated wards covering around 80% of the city's privately rented homes, from April 2022 to March 2027, so most privately rented homes there need a licence, not just HMOs.
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“selective licensing scheme - introduced in April 2022 this runs until March 2027. The designated area for the selective licensing scheme covers around 80% of the city’s private rental sector.”
Source: liverpool.gov.uk
Planning: Turning a family home into a small HMO needs planning permission in 11 wards of the city (see the council's map) (an Article 4 direction, in force since 17th June 2021).
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“If your property is located within an Article 4 Direction area and you want to convert it into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for three or more people, you now need planning permission. The change in law is in response to an Article 4 directive . Premises in use as HMOs for three or more people in these Wards before 17th June 2021 are not affected by this change.”
Source: liverpool.gov.uk
Licence fee: A new HMO licence from Liverpool costs £1,328 for up to 5 units (£489.10 on application, £838.90 later).
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“Up to 5 units of accommodation: £1328. Payment 1 - £489.10 non-refundable. Payment 2 - £838.90.”
Source: liverpool.gov.uk

Liverpool asks for a qualified fire risk assessor, so a self-assessment (including ours) is unlikely to be accepted for your licence.

Everything Liverpool requires, with sources →HMO fire safety standards for every council →What does a complete HMO fire risk assessment cover? →How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need reviewing? →

Common questions

Can I do my own HMO fire risk assessment in Liverpool?

The council says the fire risk assessment must be carried out by a qualified or experienced fire risk assessor. A landlord's own assessment is unlikely to be accepted for the licence.

Does Liverpool want to see my fire risk assessment?

The council lists a written fire risk assessment as one of the documents you send with your HMO licence application.

How much does an HMO fire risk assessment cost in Liverpool?

On-site fire risk assessors typically charge £200–£500 for a small HMO. That is a national range from published price guides, not a local quote. Tell us about your property and we will put you in touch with a qualified assessor in our network.

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