HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Manchester
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Manchester City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Manchester HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Manchester has one of the largest HMO markets outside London, driven by five universities and a growing city-centre population. Manchester City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing under the Housing Act 2004 and selective licensing in designated areas. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is a standard requirement for all HMO licence applications in Manchester.
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households sharing facilities
- Article 4 directions in Fallowfield, Withington, and Rusholme restrict new HMO conversions without planning permission
- Selective licensing operates in certain wards — requiring licences for all privately rented properties in those areas
- Manchester City Council conducts proactive HMO inspections and works with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Manchester City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Manchester 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 Manchester 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
Does Manchester City 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 Manchester City Council requires as part of mandatory HMO licence applications. The report demonstrates compliance with the council's fire safety requirements for licensed HMOs.
Does my Manchester HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Manchester City Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties occupied by five or more people in two or more households.
Does Manchester have an Article 4 direction affecting HMOs?
Yes. Manchester City Council has Article 4 directions in several areas — including parts of Fallowfield, Withington, and Rusholme — which remove permitted development rights and require planning permission to convert properties to HMO use (C4 use class). This is separate from HMO licensing but means landlords in these areas need to ensure both planning and licensing compliance.
Are there additional licensing schemes in Manchester?
Manchester City Council operates selective licensing in certain areas of the city. In addition to mandatory HMO licensing for larger properties, landlords in designated selective licensing areas require a licence for all privately rented properties. A fire risk assessment is a standard requirement across all licence types.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Manchester?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Manchester typically charge £120–£350. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45 — ideal for landlords managing multiple HMOs across Manchester.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Manchester landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline — useful for completing the assessment on-site in student areas with limited connectivity.
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