Do you cover all of Kensington and Chelsea?

We cover Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, North Kensington, Ladbroke Grove, Earl's Court, Brompton, Holland Park, West Brompton, Kensal Town, including postcode districts W8, W10, W11, W14, SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, SW1X, W2. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Kensington and Chelsea affect fire risk assessment?

Kensington and Chelsea 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.

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Fire risk assessments in Kensington and Chelsea

Fire risk assessments for HMOs, common parts and commercial premises across Kensington and Chelsea, including Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea and Notting Hill. We arrange access with tenants, attend with qualified engineers and send digital records with photos after every visit.

Fire risk assessment in Kensington and Chelsea: the local picture

Fire risk assessment instructions in Kensington and Chelsea range from common stairs in period conversions to circulation areas in managed apartment blocks. North Kensington estate settings and older Chelsea houses need their own building information rather than an identical checklist. Peachtree Maintenance can coordinate assessment and follow-up maintenance with the responsible person. Supply existing fire documents, current occupancy and details of proposed door or service alterations. Where retained fabric or listed features affect the repair method, obtain appropriate advice and approvals without overlooking the safety purpose of the work.

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.

Kensington and Chelsea licensing

Kensington and Chelsea introduced borough-wide additional HMO licensing on 1 June 2023 for qualifying HMOs outside mandatory licensing. The council states that this includes homes occupied by three or more people from two or more households sharing facilities, including qualifying purpose-built shared flats excluded from the mandatory scheme.

Source: Kensington and Chelsea Council, last checked 2026-10-20.

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, North Kensington, Ladbroke Grove, Earl's Court, Brompton, Holland Park, West Brompton, Kensal Town, covering postcode districts W8, W10, W11, W14, SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, SW1X, W2.