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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Stoke-on-Trent HMOs.

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

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Stoke-on-Trent City CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent has a large private rented sector driven by Staffordshire University's Stoke campus and a significant working population in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Stoke-on-Trent City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and has operated selective licensing in several wards. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service supports compliance.

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

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Selective licensing has operated in several Stoke wards with high private rented sector concentrations
  • Staffordshire University's Stoke campus drives student HMO demand in Shelton, Cobridge, and the city centre
  • Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service works with Stoke-on-Trent City Council on HMO fire safety
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Stoke-on-Trent City 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent City Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Stoke-on-Trent HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Stoke-on-Trent City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing and for selective licensing schemes where they apply.
Does Stoke have selective licensing?
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has operated selective licensing in multiple wards across the city, reflecting the large and diverse private rented sector in one of England's most affordable cities. Selective licensing covers all privately rented properties in designated areas, not just HMOs above the mandatory threshold.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Stoke-on-Trent?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Stoke-on-Trent typically charge £80–£230. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

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