HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Portsmouth
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Portsmouth City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Portsmouth HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Portsmouth has a large HMO market driven by the University of Portsmouth and significant naval and defence employment on Portsea Island. Portsmouth City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing in key areas including Southsea, Fratton, and Landport. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service supports compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing in Southsea, Fratton, and Landport — key student and professional HMO areas
- University of Portsmouth is one of the largest universities in the south of England, driving strong student HMO demand
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service works with Portsmouth City Council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Portsmouth City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Portsmouth HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Portsmouth City Council requires this for all HMO licence applications and renewals.
Does Portsmouth have additional HMO licensing?
Yes. Portsmouth City Council operates additional licensing in designated areas of the city, including Southsea, Fratton, and Landport. These schemes cover smaller HMOs not caught by mandatory licensing. Given Portsmouth's island geography and high housing density, the council is active in licensing enforcement.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Portsmouth?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Portsmouth typically charge £100–£270. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your Portsmouth HMO fire risk assessment today
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