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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Sheffield HMOs.

Every Sheffield HMO, licensed or not, is legally required to have an up-to-date written fire risk assessment. Get yours ready for Sheffield City Council today.

Skip the £150–£500 assessor bill. Same standard, council-ready, £45.

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

Sheffield has a substantial HMO market driven by two major universities and a significant student population. Sheffield City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing under the Housing Act 2004 and has operated additional licensing schemes in student-dense areas. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all HMO licence applications.

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

Sheffield City Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Additional licensing schemes cover student areas including Crookes, Ecclesall, and Broomhall
  • Sheffield has two universities generating a large student HMO market
  • South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service works with Sheffield City Council on HMO inspections
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Sheffield City Council for licensing purposes
HMO licence FRA requirements by council →What does a complete HMO fire risk assessment cover? →How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need reviewing? →

How it works

From Blank Screen to Council-Ready in 35 Minutes

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Sheffield councils.

You do not need to be a fire-safety expert. FRASafe turns the legal requirements into plain-English questions and builds the report for you.

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. 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 Sheffield 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.

Real reviews

What HMO landlords say

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“I manage three HMOs. An assessor quoted £350 each, over £1,000. I did all three with FRASafe in an afternoon for £135.”
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“I was required to undergo a fire risk assessment as part of my HMO application. I found the Frasafe online form easy to complete and upload information to produce a Fire Risk Assessment that was relevant to my property. The price point of £45 was affordable, making Frasafe the right choice for my needs as a busy Landlord.”
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Fire Risk Assessment

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£45
  • 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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Council-accepted, or your money back

If your council rejects your FRASafe report because of its format or the standard it is written to, send us their reason in writing within 30 days and we will refund your £45 in full. You take no risk.

Common questions

Does Sheffield 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 Sheffield City Council requires as part of mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Sheffield HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Sheffield City Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties occupied by five or more people in two or more households.
Does Sheffield have additional HMO licensing?
Sheffield City Council has operated additional licensing schemes in student-heavy areas of the city. Crookes, Ecclesall, Broomhall, and parts of the university corridors have seen additional licensing activity. Landlords should check with Sheffield City Council to confirm current licensing designations.
Is Sheffield a large HMO market?
Yes. Sheffield has two major universities (the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam) creating one of the largest student HMO markets in the north of England. The council has invested significantly in HMO licensing and enforcement, particularly in student neighbourhoods.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Sheffield?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Sheffield typically charge £100–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45, significantly cheaper for landlords managing multiple HMOs.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Sheffield landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline. Complete it on-site at your property.

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