Do you cover all of Richmond upon Thames?

We cover Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Hampton Wick, Barnes, East Sheen, Mortlake, Kew, Whitton, Ham, St Margarets, including postcode districts TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13, SW14, KT1. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Richmond upon Thames affect fire risk assessment?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in Richmond upon Thames as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with Richmond upon Thames Council before letting. 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 assessment in Richmond | Peachtree Maintenance

Fire risk assessments in Richmond upon Thames

Fire risk assessments for HMOs, common parts and commercial premises across Richmond upon Thames, including Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington and Hampton. We arrange access with tenants, attend with qualified engineers and send digital records with photos after every visit.

Fire risk assessment in Richmond upon Thames: the local picture

Barnes converted houses and Richmond flats above shops need fire-safety arrangements considered in the context of their actual escape routes and shared areas. Peachtree Maintenance helps coordinate fire risk assessment support and maintenance actions arising from the findings. Establish the responsible person, scope and access before the work is arranged, particularly where a commercial unit sits below residential accommodation. In Ham estate blocks, communal responsibilities may sit with a separate manager. Photographs of repaired items support the action record but do not replace a competent review of the building's fire precautions.

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.

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Hampton Wick, Barnes, East Sheen, Mortlake, Kew, Whitton, Ham, St Margarets, covering postcode districts TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13, SW14, KT1.