HMO Fire Risk Assessment
Norwich
The BS 9792:2025-aligned fire risk assessment accepted by Norwich City Council for HMO licensing. Free to complete on-site. £45 for the council-ready PDF report.
Norwich HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires
Norwich has a significant HMO market driven by the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts, with concentrations in the Golden Triangle, Earlham, and Unthank Road areas. Norwich City Council operates mandatory HMO licensing and has run selective licensing in some wards. Norfolk Fire Rescue Service supports fire safety compliance.
- Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
- Selective licensing has operated in some wards, covering all privately rented properties not just larger HMOs
- University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts drive student HMO demand
- Norfolk Fire Rescue Service works with Norwich City Council on HMO fire safety compliance
- FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Norwich City Council for licensing purposes
How it works
Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Norwich 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 Norwich 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 Norwich City 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 Norwich City Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.
Does my Norwich HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Norwich City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing for properties with five or more occupants.
Does Norwich have selective licensing?
Norwich City Council has operated selective licensing in some wards, requiring all privately rented properties in designated areas to be licensed — not just HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The Golden Triangle, Earlham, and areas around the university have seen active licensing enforcement. Landlords should check with the council for current scheme boundaries.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Norwich?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Norwich typically charge £90–£260. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
Start your Norwich HMO fire risk assessment today
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