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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Swansea HMOs.

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.

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Swansea CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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SwanseaSwansea 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 Swansea

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.

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

Swansea Council

  • 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
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Swansea 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 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 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 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, which is 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.

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