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Fire Risk Assessment in London
Fire risk assessments for landlords, HMOs, residential blocks, offices and commercial premises, coordinated through one point of contact with a clear written report and action plan.
Who needs a fire risk assessment?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person in England must carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment for non-domestic premises and for the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings. In practice that includes:
- Landlords, freeholders and managing agents of blocks of flats and HMOs
- Residents’ management companies and right-to-manage companies
- Employers and occupiers of offices, shops, workshops and mixed-use buildings
- Housing providers and facilities managers responsible for communal areas
An individual dwelling let on a single tenancy is generally outside the Order, although other landlord duties, such as smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, still apply. If you are unsure where your property sits, request a compliance review.
What a fire risk assessment covers
- Fire hazards and sources of ignition, and the people who could be at risk
- Escape routes, travel distances, signage and the evacuation strategy
- Fire detection and alarm arrangements
- Emergency lighting and its testing records
- Fire doors and compartmentation, as far as can be seen without opening up the structure
- Firefighting equipment and housekeeping
- Management arrangements: responsibilities, staff or resident information, training and record keeping
You receive a written report recording the significant findings, with a prioritised action plan so that the most urgent items are clear.
After the assessment: coordinated follow-up
Where the report identifies actions, we can coordinate the follow-up work through the same route, including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting servicing and fire door inspection or remedial work. Specialist and regulated work is carried out by appropriately qualified and competent professionals. A fire risk assessment records findings and recommended actions; it does not certify that a building is compliant.
How often should it be reviewed?
There is no fixed legal interval, but the assessment must be kept under review and revisited when something changes, such as the layout, occupancy, building works or after an incident. Many responsible persons review annually, and larger or higher-risk buildings often need closer attention.
Residential blocks and HMOs
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for residential buildings containing two or more sets of domestic premises, with further requirements for taller buildings, including checks on fire doors. We scope the assessment around your building type, height and occupation. See our guides to fire risk assessments and fire doors and emergency lighting, and our fire risk assessments for HMOs and blocks of flats.
Related guides
See fire risk assessment cost in London and our London coverage.
How it works
- Tell us about the building – postcode, building type, number of floors and units, and access arrangements.
- We confirm scope and arrange the visit – an assessor attends and surveys the premises.
- Receive your report and action plan – and arrange any follow-up work through the same contact.
Request a London fire risk assessment
Send the postcode, building type and any deadline. We will confirm coverage, scope and next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement for landlords?
For non-domestic premises and the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings in England, the responsible person must carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A single dwelling let on one tenancy is generally outside the Order.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in London?
Cost depends on the size and complexity of the building, the number of floors and units, and the access required. We give a quote once we have the postcode and building details. See our fire risk assessment cost guide for what affects the price.
Does the report certify that my building is compliant?
No. A fire risk assessment records the findings and the actions recommended. It is not a certificate of compliance.
Do you cover all London boroughs?
Our focus is London. Send the full postcode and we will confirm coverage and availability for your enquiry.