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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Chichester HMOs.

Chichester 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.

Qualified fire risk assessor visits the propertyWritten report for your licence applicationFree, no-obligation quote
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ChichesterChichester
Who carries it outQualified assessor
Site visitYes
QuoteFree, no obligation
ResponseWithin 2 business days

Written by Bradley, Founder of FRASafeCouncil rules last checked 29 September 2026How we check →

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Chichester's HMO fire safety rules

Chichester publishes its own HMO fire safety standard, "Standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation" (June 2019). It is based on the Sussex standard, which 5 other councils use too. FRASafe's assessment follows BS 9792:2025 and LACORS. Below is what Chichester's rules ask for in a typical house, so you know what to expect.

Standard
Standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation (June 2019)
Assessment for the licence
Yes, as a licence condition
Who can carry it out
A qualified fire risk assessor
Last checked
29 September 2026

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

Everything Chichester requires, with sources →HMO fire safety standards for every council →What does a complete HMO fire risk assessment cover? →How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need reviewing? →

Common questions

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