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HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Nottingham HMOs.

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

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

Nottingham has a large HMO sector driven by two universities and a well-established student market in Lenton, Dunkirk, and Forest Fields. Nottingham City Council operates one of the most extensive additional licensing schemes in England and is among the most active HMO enforcement authorities nationally. A written fire risk assessment is required for all HMO licence applications.

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

Nottingham City Council

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • One of England's most extensive additional licensing schemes, covering many wards across the city
  • Nottingham City Council is among the most active HMO enforcement authorities in England
  • High HMO concentrations in Lenton, Dunkirk, Radford, Forest Fields, and the Arboretum
  • Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service works with the council on HMO fire safety inspections
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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham City Council requires for mandatory and additional HMO licence applications.
Does my Nottingham HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. Nottingham City Council requires this for mandatory HMO licensing (5+ occupants in 2+ households) and for additional licensing schemes across the city.
Does Nottingham have citywide additional HMO licensing?
Yes. Nottingham City Council operates one of the most extensive additional licensing schemes in England, covering a large proportion of the city's private rented sector. The scheme covers many wards across Nottingham. Landlords with three or more unrelated occupants should check whether their property falls within an additional licensing zone.
How active is Nottingham's HMO enforcement?
Nottingham City Council is one of England's most active HMO enforcement authorities. The council has a dedicated private sector housing team and conducts proactive inspections across licensed HMOs. Having a current, properly documented fire risk assessment is important for any Nottingham landlord.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Nottingham?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Nottingham typically charge £100–£280. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.
How long does it take to complete?
Most Nottingham landlords complete the assessment in 20–40 minutes. Progress is saved automatically and FRASafe works offline on-site.

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