Bath & North East Somerset Council

HMO Fire Risk Assessment Bath

The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Bath & North East Somerset Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.

BS 9792:2025 aligned
Accepted by Bath & NE Somerset Council
RRO 2005 compliant
Works offline on-site
Instant PDF report

Bath HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires

Bath has a significant HMO market driven by the University of Bath and Bath Spa University, with high concentrations in Oldfield Park, Twerton, and Widcombe. Bath & North East Somerset Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and has run additional licensing in higher-density areas. A written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005 is required for all HMO licence applications.

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Additional licensing has operated in Oldfield Park and other high-density rental wards
  • Two universities — University of Bath and Bath Spa — drive significant student HMO demand
  • Avon Fire & Rescue Service works with Bath & North East Somerset Council on HMO fire safety
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Bath & NE Somerset Council for licensing purposes

How it works

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Bath councils.

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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 Bath 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.

£45 per report
Everything you need to meet your legal obligation
  • Full BS 9792:2025 questionnaire
  • Works offline on-site
  • Signed PDF fire risk assessment
  • Accepted for HMO licensing
  • Lifetime access to your report
  • Annual review reminder
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No card required to start — pay only when you download

Frequently asked questions

Does Bath & North East Somerset 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 Bath & North East Somerset Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.

Does my Bath HMO need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Bath & North East Somerset Council requires this as part of mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants in two or more households.

Is Bath a significant HMO market?

Yes. Bath has a large student HMO market driven by two universities, alongside a professional rental sector. Areas such as Oldfield Park, Twerton, and Widcombe have high concentrations of licensed HMOs. The council actively enforces licensing compliance and fire safety standards.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Bath?

Fire risk assessment consultants in Bath typically charge £110–£300. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45 — significantly less than an on-site consultant.

Start your Bath HMO fire risk assessment today

Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.

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