Somerset Council

HMO Fire Risk Assessment Wells

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

BS 9792:2025 aligned
Accepted by Somerset Council
RRO 2005 compliant
Works offline on-site
Instant PDF report

Wells HMO Licensing — What Your Council Requires

Wells is England's smallest city by population, with a very limited HMO market. Somerset Council administers HMO licensing for the Wells area, and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service covers fire safety compliance across the county.

  • Mandatory HMO licensing for properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households
  • Wells has an extremely small HMO market given its population — one of England's smallest cities
  • No university in Wells — the private rented sector is driven by local professionals and key workers
  • Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service works with Somerset Council on compliance
  • FRASafe's BS 9792:2025-aligned report is accepted by Somerset Council for licensing purposes

How it works

Produce a BS 9792:2025-aligned HMO fire risk assessment in three steps — accepted by Wells councils.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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 Wells 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.

£45 per report
Everything you need to meet your legal obligation
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Somerset Council accept FRASafe reports for HMO licensing in Wells?

Yes. FRASafe produces a written fire risk assessment aligned with BS 9792:2025 and the RRO 2005 — the format Somerset Council requires for mandatory HMO licence applications.

Does my Wells HMO need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all HMOs. If your Wells 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 the HMO market like in Wells?

Wells is England's smallest city and has a very limited HMO market. The private rented sector is driven by local professionals and key workers in healthcare and public services. If you do have a licensed HMO in Wells, the fire safety obligations under the RRO 2005 are identical to those in any larger English city.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Wells?

Fire risk assessment consultants serving the Wells area typically charge £80–£220. FRASafe produces a complete, BS 9792:2025-aligned PDF report for £45.

Start your Wells HMO fire risk assessment today

Free to complete. £45 to download your council-ready PDF report.

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