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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Southampton HMOs.

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

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

Southampton has a large HMO market driven by two universities and significant student demand in Portswood, Highfield, and the Polygon. Southampton City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing schemes in high-density areas. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all 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

Southampton City Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Additional licensing in Portswood, Highfield, and Polygon areas covering smaller HMOs
  • Two universities (University of Southampton and Southampton Solent) driving large student HMO demand
  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service works with the council on HMO fire safety
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Southampton 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

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Southampton HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Southampton City Council requires this as part of all HMO licence applications.
Does Southampton have additional HMO licensing?
Southampton City Council operates additional licensing in designated areas of the city, with significant student HMO concentrations in Portswood, Highfield, and the Polygon area around the University of Southampton. Landlords should check Southampton City Council's licensing map to confirm requirements for their specific property.
How significant is Southampton's HMO market?
Southampton has a large HMO market centred around the University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University. Portswood and Highfield are among the most active student letting areas on the south coast. The council is active in licensing enforcement across these areas.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Southampton?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Southampton typically charge £100–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Southampton landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline on-site.

Start your Southampton HMO fire risk assessment today

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