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.
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.
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 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.
- 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
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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