HMO Fire Risk Assessments
- Specialist Fire Risk Assessments for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), aligned with PAS 79 and UK fire safety legislation.
HMO Fire Risk Assessments​ - An Overview
Professional HMO Fire Risk Assessments
An HMO Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is a legal requirement for Houses in Multiple Occupation under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, and relevant local authority licensing conditions.
A compliant HMO Fire Risk Assessment identifies fire hazards, evaluates risks to occupants, and confirms that appropriate fire safety measures are in place to protect tenants, property and legal compliance.
ProFire Compliance provides professional HMO Fire Risk Assessments for shared houses, bedsits and multi-occupancy rental properties.
Each assessment is completed in line with PAS 79 methodology and includes photographic evidence, a clear risk evaluation and a prioritised action plan tailored to occupancy levels, escape routes and licensing requirements.
Our HMO FRAs support landlords, letting agents, property managers and Responsible Persons in meeting HMO licensing, council and fire-safety obligations.
By assessing means of escape, fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire doors and fire-safety management arrangements, we help ensure HMOs remain safe, compliant and licence-ready, protecting tenants, property and legal interests.
Your Partner in Fire Risk Assessments
All assessments follow PAS 79 methodology and are completed by qualified Fire Risk Assessors at Associate level with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
What is it?
What’s Included in an HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Our HMO FRA covers all areas required by local authorities, licensing conditions, and UK fire safety regulations:
- Fire detection and fire alarm systems (BS 5839-6)
- Fire doors, closers, and escape route protection
- Emergency lighting (BS 5266)
- Compartmentation, fire stopping, and loft / void assessments
- Escape routes, travel distances, and protected lobbies
- Kitchen fire safety and shared area risks
- Smoking and ignition risks
- Electrical installation and appliance safety
- Housekeeping, storage, bin areas, and combustible loading
- Evacuation strategy, alarms, and resident behaviour
- Assessment of vulnerable persons and higher-risk occupants
- Review of documentation and maintenance records
- Photographic evidence
- Prioritised action plan (High / Medium / Low risk)
We provide HMO Fire Risk Assessments across North London and Hertfordshire, supporting landlords and agents with licensed, additional and selective licensing requirements.
Who needs an HMO Fire Risk Assessment?
This service is for:
- HMO landlords
- Letting agents
- Property managers
- Student accommodation providers
- Serviced accommodation operators
- Housing associations & supported living accommodation
If your property is a House in Multiple Occupation, you must have a Fire Risk Assessment by law.
Deliverables
- Full PAS 79–aligned HMO Fire Risk Assessment
- Clear, prioritised action plan
- Photographic evidence
- Compliance recommendations
- Digital report (PDF)
- Optional follow-up review or re-inspection
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose ProFire for HMO FRAs?
- Specialists in HMO fire safety
- PAS 79–aligned reports
- Knowledge of local council HMO licensing requirements
- Clear, practical, proportionate recommendations
- Fast turnaround available
- Comprehensive photographic evidence
- Fully compliant with national fire safety law
- Strong knowledge of HMO fire safety standards and local authority selective licensing expectations
Legal FRA Required for HMOs
Increased Risk of Fire in HMOs
Licences Depend on Compliance
Shared Kitchens Increase Risk
Book Your HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Protect your tenants and stay compliant with HMO fire safety regulations.