HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Truro HMOs.

Every Truro HMO, licensed or not, is legally required to have an up-to-date written fire risk assessment. Get yours ready for Cornwall Council today.

Skip the £150–£500 assessor bill. Same standard, council-ready, £45.

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

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TruroCornwall 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 Truro

Truro has a small and seasonal HMO market as Cornwall's county town and administrative centre. Cornwall Council administers HMO licensing across the county, and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service provides fire safety support for licensed properties in the area.

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

Cornwall Council

Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
Truro has a modest HMO market, primarily professional and key worker demand in Cornwall's administrative centre
Cornwall College Truro campus contributes some student demand to the local rental market
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service works with Cornwall Council on fire safety compliance
FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Cornwall 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

From Blank Screen to Council-Ready in 35 Minutes

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Truro councils.

You do not need to be a fire-safety expert. FRASafe turns the legal requirements into plain-English questions and builds the report for you.

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. 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

For £45, download your finished fire risk assessment PDF. Formatted for council licensing and ready to submit.

Why FRASafe

Why Truro 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.

Real reviews

What HMO landlords say

★★★★★

“I manage three HMOs. An assessor quoted £350 each, over £1,000. I did all three with FRASafe in an afternoon for £135.”

Neil B. · HMO landlord · Nottingham

★★★★★

“I was required to undergo a fire risk assessment as part of my HMO application. I found the Frasafe online form easy to complete and upload information to produce a Fire Risk Assessment that was relevant to my property. The price point of £45 was affordable, making Frasafe the right choice for my needs as a busy Landlord.”

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Fire Risk Assessment

~~£150–£500 professional assessor~~

£45

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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Council-accepted, or your money back

If your council rejects your FRASafe report because of its format or the standard it is written to, send us their reason in writing within 30 days and we will refund your £45 in full. You take no risk.

Common questions

Does Cornwall Council accept FRASafe reports for HMO licensing in Truro?

Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment aligned with BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005, which is the format Cornwall Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications across the county.

Does my Truro HMO need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Cornwall Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants sharing facilities.

What is the HMO market like in Truro?

Truro has a small HMO market driven by healthcare workers at Royal Cornwall Hospital, public sector and local government employees, and the county's administrative functions. Seasonal tourism also affects the broader rental market. HMO licensing activity is limited relative to larger English cities.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Truro?

Fire risk assessment consultants serving the Truro area typically charge £80–£220. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

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