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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Oxford HMOs.

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.

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

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.

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

Oxford City Council

  • 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
HMO licence FRA requirements by council →What does a complete HMO fire risk assessment cover? →How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need reviewing? →

How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Oxford 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 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 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 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, which is 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, which is 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.

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