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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Portsmouth HMOs.

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.

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

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.

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

Portsmouth City Council

  • 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
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

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

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