HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Birmingham
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Birmingham City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Birmingham HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Birmingham has one of the largest private rented sectors in England outside London. Birmingham City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing for larger properties and additional licensing schemes covering smaller HMOs in many wards. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all HMO licence applications, and the council works closely with West Midlands Fire Service on enforcement.
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Additional licensing schemes cover HMOs with 3+ occupants in many Birmingham wards including Erdington, Selly Oak, and Moseley
- Birmingham City Council is one of England's most active HMO enforcement authorities
- West Midlands Fire Service works with the council on joint inspections of licensed HMOs
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report meets Birmingham City Council's requirements for HMO licensing
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham City Council requires as part of mandatory and additional HMO licence applications. The report demonstrates compliance with the council's fire safety requirements.
Does my Birmingham HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs with shared common areas. Birmingham City Council requires this documentation as part of the HMO licensing process.
Does Birmingham have additional HMO licensing beyond mandatory?
Yes. Birmingham City Council operates additional licensing schemes covering HMOs with three or more occupants in two or more households — below the mandatory licensing threshold. Many of Birmingham's high-density rental areas, including parts of Erdington, Selly Oak, and Moseley, fall within additional licensing zones.
How active is Birmingham's HMO enforcement?
Birmingham City Council is one of the most active HMO enforcement authorities in England, reflecting the city's large and complex private rented sector. The council conducts proactive inspections and works with West Midlands Fire Service on fire safety compliance. Having an up-to-date, properly documented fire risk assessment significantly reduces your compliance risk.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Birmingham?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Birmingham typically charge £100–£300. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45 — significantly cheaper than an on-site consultant, and accepted by Birmingham City Council.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Birmingham landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and the app works offline — complete it on-site at your property without needing a Wi-Fi connection.
Start your Birmingham HMO fire risk assessment today
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