Do you cover all of Newham?

We cover Stratford, Forest Gate, Manor Park, East Ham, West Ham, Plaistow, Canning Town, Custom House, Beckton, Silvertown, North Woolwich, Upton Park, including postcode districts E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16, E20. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Newham affect fire risk assessment?

Newham 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 Newham: the local picture

A shared terrace in West Ham, a flat above an East Ham shop and a managed block in Stratford do not have interchangeable fire safety arrangements. Establish the assessment scope and the responsible person before commissioning work, and provide existing fire strategy information for managed buildings. Peachtree Maintenance coordinates assessments and maintenance actions relevant to the agreed premises. For converted houses in Forest Gate, current room use and the actual escape route are important details, particularly where alterations have changed doors, circulation space or access to the final exit.

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.

Newham licensing

Newham's selective licensing designation began on 1 June 2023 and covers qualifying rented residential accommodation that does not fall within mandatory or additional HMO licensing. It applies across the borough except Stratford Olympic Park and Royal Victoria wards, subject to exemptions.

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

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Stratford, Forest Gate, Manor Park, East Ham, West Ham, Plaistow, Canning Town, Custom House, Beckton, Silvertown, North Woolwich, Upton Park, covering postcode districts E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16, E20.

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