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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Newcastle upon Tyne HMOs.

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

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Newcastle City CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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Newcastle upon TyneNewcastle 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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne has a significant HMO market driven by two universities and a large student population concentrated in Jesmond, Sandyford, and Heaton. Newcastle City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and has run additional licensing schemes in student-dense wards. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required 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

Newcastle City Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Additional licensing schemes have operated in Jesmond, Sandyford, and Heaton
  • Two major universities (Newcastle University and Northumbria University) drive large HMO demand
  • Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service works with Newcastle City Council on HMO fire safety
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Newcastle 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle City Council requires as part of mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Newcastle HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Newcastle City Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more people in two or more households.
Does Newcastle have additional HMO licensing?
Newcastle City Council has operated additional licensing schemes in high-density student areas, particularly Jesmond, Sandyford, and Heaton. These schemes cover smaller HMOs not caught by mandatory licensing. Landlords should check with Newcastle City Council for current licensing designations in their ward.
Is Newcastle a significant HMO market?
Yes. Newcastle has a large student HMO market centred around Newcastle University and Northumbria University. Jesmond, Sandyford, and Heaton are among the most active HMO areas, and the council has historically been active in enforcement and licensing compliance.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Newcastle?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Newcastle typically charge £100–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Newcastle landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline on-site.

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