HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Plymouth
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Plymouth City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Plymouth HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Plymouth has a HMO market centred around the University of Plymouth and a significant defence and naval workforce creating demand for shared housing. Plymouth City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and enforces fire safety compliance across its private rented sector, working with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- HMO concentrations in Mutley, Lipson, Stoke, and North Prospect
- University of Plymouth drives significant student HMO demand
- Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service works with Plymouth Council on HMO compliance
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Plymouth City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth City Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Plymouth HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Plymouth City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing covering properties with five or more people in two or more households.
What are the main HMO areas in Plymouth?
Plymouth's HMO market is centred around the University of Plymouth, with significant concentrations in Mutley, Lipson, Stoke, and North Prospect. The naval and defence presence also creates demand for shared accommodation in some parts of the city.
How active is Plymouth's HMO enforcement?
Plymouth City Council operates a proactive private sector housing team. Fire safety compliance is an active enforcement priority, particularly given the density of HMO stock around the university and city centre areas.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Plymouth?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Plymouth typically charge £100–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Plymouth landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline on-site.
Start your Plymouth HMO fire risk assessment today
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