HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Ely HMOs.

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

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted for East Cambridgeshire HMO licensingRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report

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ElyEast Cambridgeshire District Council

Standard appliedBS 9792:2025

Typical assessor cost£150–£500

With FRASafe£45

TurnaroundSame day

Compliant withBS 9792:2025RRO 2005Council-ready PDFAccepted for HMO licensing

Local context

Getting compliant in Ely

Ely is one of England's smallest cities. Its HMO market is modest, driven mainly by professional demand from workers commuting to Cambridge and Peterborough. East Cambridgeshire District Council handles HMO licensing for the city, with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service providing fire safety support.

Means of escape from every storey

Fire doors & structural protection

Mains-interlinked smoke detection

Emergency lighting to escape routes

Fire-fighting equipment

Management & record-keeping

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
Ely's HMO market is primarily professional, driven by commuters to Cambridge and surrounding areas
No major university in Ely. Rental demand is predominantly from working professionals.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service works with East Cambridgeshire District Council on compliance
FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted for HMO licensing in East Cambridgeshire

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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Ely 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

For £45, download your finished fire risk assessment PDF. Formatted for council licensing and ready to submit.

Why FRASafe

Why Ely 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 in 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.

Fire Risk Assessment

£45

vs ~~£150–£500~~ for a professional assessor

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.

Common questions

Does East Cambridgeshire District Council accept FRASafe reports for HMO licensing in Ely?

Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment aligned with BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005, which is the format East Cambridgeshire District Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.

Does my Ely HMO need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs regardless of location. If your Ely property has five or more occupants in two or more households sharing facilities, it requires a mandatory HMO licence and a current fire risk assessment.

What is Ely's HMO market like?

Ely is a small cathedral city with a modest HMO market driven largely by professional commuters. Its fast rail link to Cambridge (approximately 20 minutes) makes it attractive to workers who share accommodation. The overall volume of HMO licensing activity is lower than larger cities.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Ely?

Fire risk assessment consultants in the Ely area typically charge £80–£220. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

Start your Ely HMO fire risk assessment today

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

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