HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Southampton
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Southampton City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Southampton HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Southampton has a large HMO market driven by two universities and significant student demand in Portswood, Highfield, and the Polygon. Southampton City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and additional licensing schemes in high-density areas. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all licence applications, with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service supporting enforcement.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing in Portswood, Highfield, and Polygon areas covering smaller HMOs
- Two universities — University of Southampton and Southampton Solent — driving large student HMO demand
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service works with the council on HMO fire safety
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Southampton City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Southampton HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Southampton City Council requires this as part of all HMO licence applications.
Does Southampton have additional HMO licensing?
Southampton City Council operates additional licensing in designated areas of the city, with significant student HMO concentrations in Portswood, Highfield, and the Polygon area around the University of Southampton. Landlords should check Southampton City Council's licensing map to confirm requirements for their specific property.
How significant is Southampton's HMO market?
Southampton has a large HMO market centred around the University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University. Portswood and Highfield are among the most active student letting areas on the south coast. The council is active in licensing enforcement across these areas.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Southampton?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Southampton typically charge £100–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Southampton landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline on-site.
Start your Southampton HMO fire risk assessment today
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