HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Ely
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.
Ely HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
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.
- 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
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — 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
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 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 — 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 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 — 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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