HMO Fire Risk Assessment
York
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by City of York Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
York HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
York has a significant HMO market driven by two universities and a large tourism and heritage sector. City of York Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing in key areas including Fishergate, Hull Road, and Gillygate. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service supports fire safety compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing has operated in student-heavy areas including Fishergate, Hull Road, and Gillygate
- Two universities — University of York and York St John University — drive student HMO demand
- North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service works with City of York Council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by City of York Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by York 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 York 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 York 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 York Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my York HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. City of York Council requires this for all HMO licence applications and renewals.
Does York have additional HMO licensing?
City of York Council has operated additional licensing in areas with high concentrations of student HMOs, including Fishergate, Hull Road, and Gillygate. Landlords should check with the council for current licensing zone boundaries to determine whether their property falls within a designated additional licensing area.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in York?
Fire risk assessment consultants in York typically charge £100–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your York HMO fire risk assessment today
Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.
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