Do you cover all of Lewisham?

We cover Deptford, New Cross, Brockley, Ladywell, Catford, Hither Green, Lee, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak, including postcode districts SE4, SE6, SE8, SE12, SE13, SE14, SE23, SE26. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Lewisham affect fire risk assessment?

Lewisham 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 Lewisham: the local picture

Fire risk assessment in Forest Hill and Honor Oak converted houses should account for shared stairs, entrance doors and the separation between flats. In Deptford apartment blocks, management arrangements and communal systems can bring different responsibilities. A competent assessor should establish the appropriate scope with the responsible person, including any relevant building information. Peachtree Maintenance can support access and coordinate practical maintenance following the assessment. Photographs can document completed work, but they do not replace a building-specific assessment or demonstrate that every outstanding fire action has been resolved.

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.

Lewisham licensing

Lewisham selective licensing came into effect on 1 July 2024 and covers nearly all privately rented properties in the borough not already covered by HMO licensing schemes. The council provides an interactive address map and designation notice to confirm which properties and areas are included.

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

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Deptford, New Cross, Brockley, Ladywell, Catford, Hither Green, Lee, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak, covering postcode districts SE4, SE6, SE8, SE12, SE13, SE14, SE23, SE26.

Fire risk assessments in Lewisham