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.
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.
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 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.
- 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 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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