HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Salford
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Salford City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Salford HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Salford has a large and growing HMO market driven by the University of Salford, MediaCityUK, and a significant professional rental sector adjacent to Manchester. Salford City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and has run selective licensing schemes across much of the city. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service supports compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Selective licensing has operated in many Salford wards — requiring licences for all privately rented properties in designated areas
- University of Salford and MediaCityUK drive both student and professional HMO demand
- Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service works with Salford City Council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Salford City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Salford 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 Salford 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 Salford 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 Salford City Council requires for mandatory and selective HMO licence applications.
Does my Salford HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Salford City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing and for selective licensing schemes across designated areas of the city.
Does Salford have selective licensing?
Salford City Council has operated one of England's most extensive selective licensing schemes, covering all privately rented properties — not just HMOs — across large parts of the city. This reflects the council's proactive approach to private rented sector compliance. A fire risk assessment is a standard requirement under selective licensing.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Salford?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Salford typically charge £90–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your Salford HMO fire risk assessment today
Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.
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