HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Preston
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Preston City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Preston HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Preston has a significant student HMO market driven by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), one of England's largest universities. Preston City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing in key student areas including Moor Park and Deepdale. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service supports compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing has operated in Moor Park, Deepdale, and other student HMO areas
- UCLan (University of Central Lancashire) is one of England's largest universities — driving large student HMO demand
- Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service works with Preston City Council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Preston City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Preston HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Preston City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants in two or more households.
How significant is UCLan's effect on Preston's HMO market?
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is one of England's largest universities, with tens of thousands of students. Most live off-campus in years two and three, creating very high demand for HMOs in Moor Park, Deepdale, and surrounding streets close to the city centre campus.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Preston?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Preston typically charge £90–£250. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
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