HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Sunderland
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Sunderland City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Sunderland HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Sunderland has a significant HMO market driven by the University of Sunderland and a large workforce in manufacturing, retail, and the public sector. Sunderland City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing in key areas including Millfield and Pallion. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service supports compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing has operated in Millfield, Pallion, and other high-density private rented areas
- University of Sunderland drives student HMO demand across the city
- Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service works with Sunderland City Council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Sunderland City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Sunderland HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Sunderland City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants in two or more households.
Does Sunderland have additional HMO licensing?
Sunderland City Council has operated additional licensing in parts of the city with high concentrations of private rented properties, including Millfield and Pallion. Landlords should check with the council for current licensing zone boundaries and whether their property falls within a designated area.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Sunderland?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Sunderland typically charge £85–£240. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your Sunderland HMO fire risk assessment today
Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.
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