HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Wakefield
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by City of Wakefield Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Wakefield HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Wakefield has a growing private rented sector driven by professional demand and its position as a commuter hub for Leeds and Bradford. The City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council operates mandatory HMO licensing, with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service supporting fire safety compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Wakefield is a major commuter hub — demand for shared housing driven by workers commuting to Leeds, Bradford, and Sheffield
- No major university in Wakefield city — HMO demand is predominantly professional
- West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service works with Wakefield Council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by City of Wakefield Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 City of Wakefield 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 City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Wakefield HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Wakefield Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants in two or more households.
What drives HMO demand in Wakefield?
Wakefield's HMO market is primarily professional. The city has strong transport links to Leeds, Bradford, and Sheffield, making it an affordable base for workers commuting to larger cities. The private rented sector has grown steadily as housing costs in Leeds have increased.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Wakefield?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Wakefield typically charge £85–£240. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your Wakefield HMO fire risk assessment today
Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.
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