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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Norwich HMOs.

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.

BS 9792:2025 alignedAccepted by Norwich City CouncilRRO 2005 compliantWorks offline on-siteInstant PDF report
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NorwichNorwich City 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 Norwich

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.

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

Norwich City Council

  • 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
HMO licence FRA requirements by council →What does a complete HMO fire risk assessment cover? →How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need reviewing? →

How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment, accepted by Norwich 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 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 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 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, which is 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.

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