What You Need to Know About Fire Risk Assessments in Residential Properties
Ensuring resident safety in housing premises isn’t just good practice, it is a legal duty. The new BS 9792:2025, published by theBritish Standards Institution (BSI), provides a modern, structured Code of Practice for Fire Risk Assessments in housing and is now the benchmark for residential fire safety risk management in the UK.
What is BS 9792:2025?
BS 9792:2025 is a British Standard that sets out clear guidance, and documentation for conducting and recording fire risk assessments (FRAs) in housing premises (flats, HMOs, specialised housing and student accommodation). It replaces the old PAS 79-2:2020, offering a full revision and forma upgrade to reflect current legislation and best practice.
This standard helps duty holders (landlords, managing agents, freeholders and housing providers) carry out fire risk assessments that are consistent, defensible and aligned with UK fire safety law.
Who Does This Apply To?
BS 9792:2025 is designed for:
Housing providers, landlords and managing agents
Fire risk assessors and fire safety consultants
Freeholders and building owners
Anyone responsible for the safety of people in residential buildings
It does not apply to single private dwellings, short-term holiday lets, non-domestic premises, or residential care homes — these have other relevant standards or guidance.
Key Improvements in the 2025 Standard
Compared to the old PAS 79-2, BS 9792:2025 introduces several important advances:
Clearer Structure and Guidance
The content has been reworked with a clearer framework for different types of FRAs and a streamlined commentary that improves usability.
Standardised Documentation
A refreshed pro forma (template) for recording fire risk assessments to help ensure consistency and thorough documentation across assessments.
Enhanced Evacuation Guidance
New guidance focuses on the needs of residents with specific evacuation requirements, making assessments more inclusive and tailored to real occupant needs.
Legal and Best-Practice Alignment
The standard reflects the latest fire safety legislation – including the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021 – ensuring that assessments help organisations meet their legal responsibilities.
Why BS 9792:2025 Matters for Fire Safety and Compliance
Adopting BS 9792:2025 isn’t just about ticking a box, it’s about protecting life and property, reducing fire risk, and demonstrating sound management. A compliant fire risk assessment:
BS 9792:2025-aligned Fire Risk Assessments
We’ve developed new fire risk assessment reports aligned with BS 9792:2025, ensuring reports are fully up to date and defensible under UK fire safety law.
Action Planning & Risk Reduction Strategies
We don’t just report issues, we give clear, practical recommendations and help you prioritise actions.
Competent Professional Expertise
Our specialist team are fully trained, experienced and able to interpret BS 9792 requirements in the context of your specific property.
Ongoing Compliance Support
From annual reviews to updates following regulatory changes, we help you manage fire safety long term.
Stay Ahead of Fire Safety Requirements
BS 9792:2025 sets a new benchmark for fire risk assessments in housing, giving duty holders a clear framework, improved tools and better guidance. But having access to the standard is only half the battle, interpretating and applying it effectively is where professional expertise makes a real difference.
Assured Fire Safety Consultancy is here to ensure your fire risk assessments are robust, compliant and tailored to your building and occupants.
Contact Us!
Get in touch to find out how we can help you meet your fire safety responsibilities with confidence.
Understanding BS 9792:2025
What You Need to Know About Fire Risk Assessments in Residential Properties
Ensuring resident safety in housing premises isn’t just good practice, it is a legal duty. The new BS 9792:2025, published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), provides a modern, structured Code of Practice for Fire Risk Assessments in housing and is now the benchmark for residential fire safety risk management in the UK.
What is BS 9792:2025?
BS 9792:2025 is a British Standard that sets out clear guidance, and documentation for conducting and recording fire risk assessments (FRAs) in housing premises (flats, HMOs, specialised housing and student accommodation). It replaces the old PAS 79-2:2020, offering a full revision and forma upgrade to reflect current legislation and best practice.
This standard helps duty holders (landlords, managing agents, freeholders and housing providers) carry out fire risk assessments that are consistent, defensible and aligned with UK fire safety law.
Who Does This Apply To?
BS 9792:2025 is designed for:
It does not apply to single private dwellings, short-term holiday lets, non-domestic premises, or residential care homes — these have other relevant standards or guidance.
Key Improvements in the 2025 Standard
Compared to the old PAS 79-2, BS 9792:2025 introduces several important advances:
Clearer Structure and Guidance
The content has been reworked with a clearer framework for different types of FRAs and a streamlined commentary that improves usability.
Standardised Documentation
A refreshed pro forma (template) for recording fire risk assessments to help ensure consistency and thorough documentation across assessments.
Enhanced Evacuation Guidance
New guidance focuses on the needs of residents with specific evacuation requirements, making assessments more inclusive and tailored to real occupant needs.
Legal and Best-Practice Alignment
The standard reflects the latest fire safety legislation – including the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021 – ensuring that assessments help organisations meet their legal responsibilities.
Why BS 9792:2025 Matters for Fire Safety and Compliance
Adopting BS 9792:2025 isn’t just about ticking a box, it’s about protecting life and property, reducing fire risk, and demonstrating sound management. A compliant fire risk assessment:
BS 9792:2025-aligned Fire Risk Assessments
We’ve developed new fire risk assessment reports aligned with BS 9792:2025, ensuring reports are fully up to date and defensible under UK fire safety law.
Action Planning & Risk Reduction Strategies
We don’t just report issues, we give clear, practical recommendations and help you prioritise actions.
Competent Professional Expertise
Our specialist team are fully trained, experienced and able to interpret BS 9792 requirements in the context of your specific property.
Ongoing Compliance Support
From annual reviews to updates following regulatory changes, we help you manage fire safety long term.
Stay Ahead of Fire Safety Requirements
BS 9792:2025 sets a new benchmark for fire risk assessments in housing, giving duty holders a clear framework, improved tools and better guidance. But having access to the standard is only half the battle, interpretating and applying it effectively is where professional expertise makes a real difference.
Assured Fire Safety Consultancy is here to ensure your fire risk assessments are robust, compliant and tailored to your building and occupants.
Contact Us!
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