HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Bradford HMOs.

Bradford asks for HMO fire risk assessments to be carried out by a qualified fire risk assessor, so a self-assessment is unlikely to be accepted for your licence.

Our network of professional fire risk assessors can do it for you. Tell us about the property and we’ll put you in touch.

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Written by Bradley, Founder of FRASafeCouncil rules last checked 12 October 2026How we check →

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Bradford's HMO fire safety rules

Bradford publishes its own HMO fire safety standard, "Fire Safety Principles for Residential Accommodation". FRASafe's assessment follows BS 9792:2025 and LACORS. Below is what Bradford's rules ask for in a typical house, so you know what to expect.

Standard: Fire Safety Principles for Residential Accommodation
Assessment for the licence: Yes, as a licence condition
Who can carry it out: A qualified fire risk assessor
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Running an HMO in Bradford

The local rules and contacts that sit alongside your fire risk assessment, each taken from the council's or fire service's own website.

Fire and rescue service: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Bradford.
Source: westyorksfire.gov.uk
Licence fee: A new HMO licence from Bradford costs £1,625.05 for 5 to 7 occupiers (£585.01 of it paid with the application), 2026-2027.
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“Licence application for 5 to 7 occupiers £1,625.05 £585.01”
Source: bradford.gov.uk

Bradford asks for a qualified fire risk assessor, so a self-assessment (including ours) is unlikely to be accepted for your licence.

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Common questions

Can I do my own HMO fire risk assessment in Bradford?

The council says the fire risk assessment must be carried out by a qualified or experienced fire risk assessor. A landlord's own assessment is unlikely to be accepted for the licence.

Does Bradford want to see my fire risk assessment?

You need a written fire risk assessment as a condition of the licence, and the council can ask to see it at any time.

How much does an HMO fire risk assessment cost in Bradford?

On-site fire risk assessors typically charge £200–£500 for a small HMO. That is a national range from published price guides, not a local quote. Tell us about your property and we will put you in touch with a qualified assessor in our network.

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