Chichester District Council

HMO Fire Risk Assessment Chichester

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

BS 9792:2025 aligned
Accepted by Chichester District Council
RRO 2005 compliant
Works offline on-site
Instant PDF report

Chichester HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires

Chichester has a modest HMO market influenced by the University of Chichester and professional demand in a cathedral city with limited housing supply. Chichester District Council operates mandatory HMO licensing, with West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service supporting fire safety compliance.

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • University of Chichester contributes student demand to a tight local rental market
  • Chichester is a historic cathedral city with constrained housing supply and active HMO licensing enforcement
  • West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service works with Chichester District Council on fire safety compliance
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Chichester District Council for licensing purposes

How it works

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Chichester 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 Chichester 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 Chichester District 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 Chichester District Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.

Does my Chichester HMO need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Chichester District Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants.

What is Chichester's HMO market like?

Chichester has a relatively small but active HMO market, driven by the University of Chichester and professional demand in a historic city with limited new housing. Compliance requirements are taken seriously given the heritage character of the local housing stock.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Chichester?

Fire risk assessment consultants in Chichester typically charge £90–£240. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

Start your Chichester HMO fire risk assessment today

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

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