Do you cover all of Croydon?

We cover Croydon town centre, South Croydon, East Croydon, West Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury, South Norwood, Addiscombe, Purley, Coulsdon, Sanderstead, New Addington, including postcode districts CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, SE25, SW16. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Croydon affect fire risk assessment?

Croydon Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. 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.

Fire risk assessments in Croydon | Peachtree Maintenance

Fire risk assessments in Croydon

Fire risk assessments for HMOs, common parts and commercial premises across Croydon, including Croydon town centre, South Croydon, East Croydon and West Croydon. We arrange access with tenants, attend with qualified engineers and send digital records with photos after every visit.

Fire risk assessment in Croydon: the local picture

Fire risk assessment for Croydon premises needs a building-specific scope, from shared stairs in a South Norwood conversion to communal areas in a town-centre apartment block. Establish the responsible person, available building information and authority to access relevant spaces before the assessment. A competent assessor should identify the risks and recommendations for that setting. Peachtree Maintenance can coordinate practical maintenance arising from the findings and provide photographic evidence of completed work. A repair to one door or alarm component should not be presented as confirmation that the whole building meets every requirement.

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.

Croydon licensing

Croydon council publishes a selective scheme for qualifying private rentals in 14 designated wards and a borough-wide additional HMO scheme for smaller shared homes, both commencing on 25 September 2026. Selective coverage includes Fairfield, Broad Green, Thornton Heath and South Norwood; check the council ward list and exemptions for the address.

Source: Croydon Council, last checked 2026-10-20.

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Croydon town centre, South Croydon, East Croydon, West Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury, South Norwood, Addiscombe, Purley, Coulsdon, Sanderstead, New Addington, covering postcode districts CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, SE25, SW16.