Do you cover all of Lambeth?

We cover Brixton, Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Herne Hill, West Norwood, Kennington, Vauxhall, Waterloo, Tulse Hill, including postcode districts SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW16, SE1, SE11, SE19, SE24, SE27. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Lambeth affect fire risk assessment?

Lambeth 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 assessment in Lambeth: the local picture

Fire risk work in Kennington mansion blocks and West Norwood conversions begins with understanding the building and the responsible person. Communal stairs, flat entrance doors, service penetrations and escape routes can create responsibilities beyond one rented flat. The assessment scope should match the premises and management arrangements, rather than applying an identical checklist to every Lambeth address. Peachtree Maintenance can help coordinate access and resulting maintenance, with photographs documenting completed work. A competent assessor should determine the risks and recommendations for the particular building.

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.

Lambeth licensing

Lambeth selective licensing covers qualifying privately rented homes occupied by one household or no more than two unrelated sharers in all wards except Vauxhall and Waterloo & South Bank. The council lists the first phase from 2 September 2024 and the second from 1 September 2025; HMO licensing is assessed separately.

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

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Brixton, Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Herne Hill, West Norwood, Kennington, Vauxhall, Waterloo, Tulse Hill, covering postcode districts SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW16, SE1, SE11, SE19, SE24, SE27.

Fire risk assessments in Lambeth