HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Swansea
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Swansea Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Swansea HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Swansea has a significant HMO market driven by Swansea University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, with concentrations in Uplands, Brynmill, and Sketty. Swansea Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing in key student areas. The RRO 2005 applies in Wales and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service supports compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing in Uplands, Brynmill, and Sketty — key student HMO areas
- Two universities — Swansea University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David — drive significant student HMO demand
- The RRO 2005 applies in Wales — fire safety obligations are the same as in England
- South Wales Fire and Rescue Service works with Swansea Council on HMO fire safety compliance
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Swansea 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 Swansea 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 Swansea 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 Swansea Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications. The RRO 2005 applies equally in Wales.
Does my Swansea HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 applies in Wales and requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Swansea Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants in two or more households.
Does Swansea have additional HMO licensing?
Yes. Swansea Council operates additional licensing in student-heavy areas including Uplands, Brynmill, and Sketty. These schemes cover smaller HMOs not caught by mandatory licensing. Landlords should check with Swansea Council for current licensing zone boundaries.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Swansea?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Swansea typically charge £90–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your Swansea HMO fire risk assessment today
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