HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Sheffield
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Sheffield City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Sheffield HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Sheffield has a substantial HMO market driven by two major universities and a significant student population. Sheffield City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing under the Housing Act 2004 and has operated additional licensing schemes in student-dense areas. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all HMO licence applications, and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service works with the council on compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing schemes cover student areas including Crookes, Ecclesall, and Broomhall
- Sheffield has two universities generating a large student HMO market
- South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service works with Sheffield City Council on HMO inspections
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Sheffield City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Sheffield City Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties occupied by five or more people in two or more households.
Does Sheffield have additional HMO licensing?
Sheffield City Council has operated additional licensing schemes in student-heavy areas of the city. Crookes, Ecclesall, Broomhall, and parts of the university corridors have seen additional licensing activity. Landlords should check with Sheffield City Council to confirm current licensing designations for their specific area.
Is Sheffield a large HMO market?
Yes. Sheffield has two major universities — the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam — creating one of the largest student HMO markets in the north of England. The council has invested significantly in HMO licensing and enforcement, particularly in student neighbourhoods.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Sheffield?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Sheffield typically charge £100–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45 — significantly cheaper for landlords managing multiple HMOs.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Sheffield landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline — complete it on-site at your property.
Start your Sheffield HMO fire risk assessment today
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