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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Ripon HMOs.

The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by North Yorkshire Council for HMO licensing in Ripon. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by North Yorkshire CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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RiponNorth Yorkshire 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 Ripon

Ripon is one of England's smallest cities, with a very modest private rented sector. North Yorkshire Council administers HMO licensing across the county including Ripon, and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers fire safety compliance for the area.

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

North Yorkshire Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Ripon has a very small HMO market, primarily professional sharers and key workers
  • No university in Ripon. Rental demand is modest relative to larger North Yorkshire towns.
  • North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service works with North Yorkshire Council on compliance
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by North Yorkshire 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 Ripon 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 Ripon 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 North Yorkshire Council accept FRASafe reports for HMO licensing in Ripon?
Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment aligned with BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005, which is the format North Yorkshire Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Ripon HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs regardless of location. North Yorkshire Council administers HMO licensing for Ripon and requires a fire risk assessment for properties with five or more occupants sharing facilities.
What is the HMO market like in Ripon?
Ripon has a very small HMO market. As a historic cathedral city in North Yorkshire with no university, the private rented sector is driven mainly by key workers and professionals. The volume of HMO licensing activity is low relative to larger nearby cities such as Leeds and York.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Ripon?
Fire risk assessment consultants serving the Ripon area typically charge £80–£220. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

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