HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Oxford
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Oxford City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Oxford HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Oxford has one of the most active and competitive HMO markets in England, driven by the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. Oxford City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing, and has Article 4 directions in key areas restricting new HMO conversions. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all licence applications.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing operates in student-heavy areas including Cowley, Headington, and Jericho
- Article 4 directions restrict new HMO conversions in many Oxford wards without planning permission
- Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service works with Oxford City Council on HMO fire safety compliance
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Oxford City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford 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 — the format Oxford City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Oxford HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Oxford City Council requires this for all HMO licence applications and renewals. Oxford's licensing enforcement team is known for thoroughness.
Does Oxford have Article 4 directions for HMOs?
Yes. Oxford City Council has Article 4 directions covering much of the city, removing permitted development rights for conversions from C3 (dwelling house) to C4 (small HMO) use. This means planning permission is required for most new HMO conversions across Oxford — significantly above the national norm.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Oxford?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Oxford typically charge £130–£400. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45 — a considerable saving relative to on-site consultants in this high-cost city.
Start your Oxford HMO fire risk assessment today
Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.
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