HMO Fire Risk Assessment
London
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by all 33 London borough councils for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
London HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
London has the highest concentration of licensed HMOs in England. All 33 London boroughs operate mandatory HMO licensing under the Housing Act 2004, and the majority also run additional licensing schemes covering smaller HMOs not caught by mandatory licensing. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required by every borough as part of the licence application process.
- Tower Hamlets and Newham are the most active enforcement boroughs — both require a formal written FRA and conduct regular inspections
- Southwark, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Lewisham, and Brent run major additional licensing schemes covering thousands of properties
- Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea operate selective licensing in specific wards
- Many London boroughs now cross-reference HMO licence applications with fire safety records held by the London Fire Brigade
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted across all London boroughs for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by London 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 London 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
- Automatic progress saving
- Works offline on-site
- Findings & action plan preview
- Everything in Free
- Signed PDF fire risk assessment
- Accepted for HMO licensing
- Lifetime access to your report
- Annual review reminder
Frequently asked questions
Do London councils accept FRASafe reports for HMO licensing?
Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment document aligned with BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005 — the standard format London borough councils require as part of mandatory and additional HMO licensing applications and renewals. Councils including Tower Hamlets, Newham, Southwark, and Hackney accept written FRAs produced by competent persons.
Does my London property need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005) requires a 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment for any HMO — including all London properties with shared common areas. This is separate from your EICR and gas safety certificate requirements.
Which London boroughs have additional HMO licensing?
Most London boroughs operate additional licensing schemes on top of mandatory HMO licensing. Notable schemes include Tower Hamlets, Newham, Southwark, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Lewisham, and Brent. Each council's additional licensing scheme covers different ward areas — always check with your specific borough.
Tower Hamlets and Newham are particularly strict — will FRASafe meet their requirements?
Yes. Tower Hamlets and Newham are among the most active enforcement boroughs in England. Both require a written fire risk assessment as part of HMO licence applications. FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report meets the standard expected by these councils. Some very large or complex HMOs may additionally benefit from a visit by a qualified fire risk assessor.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in London?
Consultants in London typically charge £150–£500 for an on-site HMO fire risk assessment. FRASafe costs £45 for a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report — a significant saving for landlords with multiple properties.
How long does it take to complete?
Most London landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically so you can complete it on-site at your property, including offline.
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