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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Lichfield HMOs.

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

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Lichfield District CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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LichfieldLichfield 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 Lichfield

Lichfield is a small cathedral city with a modest private rented sector. Lichfield District Council administers HMO licensing across the district, and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service supports fire safety compliance for licensed properties.

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

Lichfield District Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Lichfield has a small HMO market, primarily professional sharers rather than student accommodation
  • No major university in the city. Demand is driven by commuters to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
  • Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service works with Lichfield District Council on HMO compliance
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Lichfield District Council for licensing purposes
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How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Lichfield councils.

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.

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.

3

Download your PDF report

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

Why FRASafe

Why Lichfield 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 Lichfield 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, which is the format Lichfield District Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Lichfield HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs regardless of location. Lichfield District Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants in two or more households.
What is the HMO market like in Lichfield?
Lichfield has a small but active professional rental market. As a historic cathedral city with good transport links to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, it attracts professional commuters who share accommodation. HMO activity is limited relative to larger nearby cities.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Lichfield?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Lichfield typically charge £80–£220. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

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