Do you cover all of City of London?

We cover Barbican, Golden Lane, Smithfield, Aldersgate, Farringdon Within, Moorgate, Bishopsgate, Aldgate, Temple, Blackfriars, including postcode districts EC1A, EC1Y, EC2V, EC2Y, EC2M, EC2N, EC3A, EC3M, EC3N, EC4A, EC4M, EC4V, EC4Y. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in City of London affect fire risk assessment?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in City of London as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with City of London Council before letting. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Does a block of flats need a fire risk assessment?

The Fire Safety Order generally applies to the common parts, with the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors also within its scope. Individual domestic interiors are generally outside the Order. The building's layout and management arrangements determine the appropriate assessment scope and dutyholders.

Who is the responsible person in a rented building?

It may be an employer, freeholder, landlord, management company or another person with control, depending on the premises and arrangements. Duties can overlap rather than transferring entirely to an agent. Establish responsibilities in writing and seek competent advice where ownership or control is unclear.

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Fire risk assessments in City of London

Fire risk assessments for HMOs, common parts and commercial premises across City of London, including Barbican, Golden Lane, Smithfield and Aldersgate. We arrange access with tenants, attend with qualified engineers and send digital records with photos after every visit.

Fire risk assessment in City of London: the local picture

Fire risk assessment work in the City needs a clear distinction between an individual home, estate common parts and mixed-use circulation routes. Barbican management documentation and existing building fire strategies should inform the brief where relevant. For accommodation near Blackfriars, identify whether residents pass through shared commercial or residential spaces to reach the exit. Peachtree Maintenance can coordinate assessment and follow-up maintenance with the responsible person. Changes to doors, service penetrations or communal finishes need appropriate approval rather than being treated as isolated decorative repairs.

What the rules say

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person for common parts of multi occupied buildings, most HMOs and commercial premises to carry out a suitable fire risk assessment and keep it under review.

The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this includes the building structure, external walls and flat entrance doors. Since October 2023 the full assessment must be recorded in writing. Reviews are expected regularly and after any significant change.

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Barbican, Golden Lane, Smithfield, Aldersgate, Farringdon Within, Moorgate, Bishopsgate, Aldgate, Temple, Blackfriars, covering postcode districts EC1A, EC1Y, EC2V, EC2Y, EC2M, EC2N, EC3A, EC3M, EC3N, EC4A, EC4M, EC4V, EC4Y.