Fire Risk Assessments For Communal Areas
Price range: £119 through £169
RESIDENTIAL FRA FOR HOMES & FLATS • COMMUNAL PAS 79:2020
Communal Areas Fire Risk Assessment London : Flats & Purpose-Built Blocks
Certified residential fire risk assessment (FRA) for homes, converted houses, purpose-built blocks, and communal areas across all 32 London Boroughs. PAS 79 fire safety audits for residential stairwells, entrance halls, and flat entrance doors delivered in 24-48 hours. Supported by our primary Fire Risk Assessment London and full Property Safety Checks London.
100% London Council & Insurer Accepted
Full statutory compliance under the Fire Safety Act 2021 & Fire Safety Regs 2022.
Qualified IFE Registered Assessors
Specialists in common hallways, flat front doors, and riser compartmentation.
Fast 24 to 48-Hour Digital Audit
Detailed action plan with risk prioritization for freeholders and managing agents.
Fixed Block Rates From £119 • Zero Deposit
Transparent pricing based on building storeys with no hidden fees.
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Communal block rates from £119. Council & insurer approved.
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PART OF LONDON'S STATUTORY FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE NETWORK
Need property safety certification for individual private flats, HMO shared tenancies, or commercial premises? Visit our primary Fire Risk Assessment London authority hub for fixed pricing from £79.
IFE Registered
Tier-3 Competent Assessors
BSI PAS 79:2020
Official British Standard Format
Fire Safety Act 2021
RRO Statutory Defense
Council Approved
All 32 London Boroughs
Next-Day London Site Visits
PAS 79:2020 Certified Reports
100% London Council Accepted
24–48h Digital Signoff
Certified London Fire Services
Fire Risk Assessment London Pricing & Inspection Packages
Transparent fixed-fee pricing for landlords, letting agents, block managers, and commercial premises across all 32 London boroughs. Certified PAS 79:2020 reports guaranteed in 24 to 48 hours.
Fire Risk Assessments For HMO's & Rental Homes
Price range: £149 through £159
Fire Risk Assessments For All Business Sectors
Original price was: £225.£169Current price is: £169.
Studio Apartments
Original price was: £109.£79Current price is: £79.
Mains Smoke Alarms Installation
Original price was: £190.£144Current price is: £144.
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Select your London property type below to calculate your guaranteed fixed price, compliance specifications, and 24–48 hour turnaround options.
Studio & 1-Bed Flat
Private individual rental apartments & flats
£79
Communal Areas & Residential Blocks
Shared stairwells, corridors, entrance halls & common parts
£119
HMO & Shared Rental Properties
Houses in Multiple Occupation requiring mandatory council licensing
£149
Commercial Premises & Workplaces
Offices, retail shops, restaurants, warehouses & clinics
£169
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✓ PAS 79:2020 Standard Format Included
✓ Guaranteed 24–48h Digital Delivery
✓ Accepted by All 32 London Boroughs
✓ Prioritised Remedial Action Plan
32 London Boroughs Coverage
London Boroughs We Inspect Daily for Fire Risk Assessments
From selective licensing enforcement in Wandsworth to Article 4 HMO directives in Camden, our certified assessors operate across every London borough daily.
Central London
Westminster, Camden, Islington, City of London
Covered Postcodes: W1, SW1, WC1, WC2, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, N1, NW1
North London
Barnet, Haringey, Enfield, Hackney
Covered Postcodes: N2, N3, N8, N15, N17, N22, EN1, EN2, EN3, NW4, NW11
East London
Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering
Covered Postcodes: E1, E2, E3, E14, E15, E16, E17, IG1-IG6, RM1-RM13
South London
Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Lewisham, Greenwich, Croydon, Bromley, Merton, Kingston, Sutton, Richmond
Covered Postcodes: SE1, SE10, SE15, SW4, SW9, SW11, SW18, CR0, BR1, SM1, KT1, TW9
West London
Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Brent, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Harrow
Covered Postcodes: W8, W11, SW3, SW5, W6, W12, W5, W13, NW10, HA0, HA9, TW3, UB1-UB10
PAS 79 & Fire Safety Act 2021 Standards
Communal Areas & Residential Blocks 6-Point Fire Audit
Our certified Tier-3 fire assessors evaluate common parts in purpose-built apartment blocks, converted Victorian properties, and residential estates under the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
✓ 1. Flat Entrance Fire Doors (Article 24)
Auditing individual flat entrance fire doors opening onto communal hallways, verifying FD30S ratings, intumescent heat seals, cold smoke brushes, approved self-closing mechanisms, and frame clearances per Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
✓ 2. Service Risers & Vertical Fire-Stopping
Inspection of communal service risers, dry risers, electrical intake cupboards, meter cupboards, and unsealed pipe penetrations for certified fire-stopping materials to prevent toxic smoke migration between residential floors.
✓ 3. Communal Detection & AOV Smoke Ventilation
Testing communal smoke detection systems, Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), smoke damper shafts, and manual break-glass call points designed to keep stairwells clear of smoke for firefighter access without causing false flat alarms.
✓ 4. Sterile Protected Corridors & Hallways
Enforcing sterile communal corridor policies, inspecting common staircases for prohibited combustible storage, resident bicycles, pushchairs, doormats, and rubbish bags that create fatal smoke ignition risks and escape obstacles.
✓ 5. Emergency Escape Lighting & Exit Signage
Auditing BS 5266-1 emergency escape lighting to ensure 3-hour battery backup operation across windowless stairwells, entrance lobbies, and external discharge paths during nocturnal power cuts or electrical distribution faults.
✓ 6. Evacuation Strategy & Fire Action Notices
Determining the statutory building evacuation policy (‘Stay Put’ for compartmented blocks vs ‘Simultaneous Evacuation’ for converted houses) and verifying clear, durable Fire Action Notices posted at all communal entry points.
London Block Management Legal Duties
London Freeholder & Block Managing Agent Duties
Freeholders, Resident Management Companies (RMCs), Right to Manage (RTM) directors, and block managing agents carry strict legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Building Safety Act 2022 to maintain up-to-date communal fire risk assessments.
London Residential Block Fire Safety & Enforcement Warning
Statutory Responsibility: The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirms that the common parts, external walls, balconies, and individual flat entrance doors are legally subject to the Fire Safety Order. Failure by freeholders or RMC directors to commission a certified communal fire assessment can result in London Fire Brigade (LFB) enforcement notices, personal liability, and prosecution.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Mandates quarterly visual inspections of communal fire doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential blocks over 11 metres, along with sharing digital building floor plans and risk information with local fire services.
Building Safety Act 2022 & Safety Cases
Imposes comprehensive duties on Accountable Persons for higher-risk buildings, requiring an unbroken digital golden thread of fire safety data, structural risk assessments, and proactive resident communication regarding evacuation procedures.
LFB Enforcement Notices & Section 20 Works
The London Fire Brigade regularly issues Article 30 Enforcement Notices requiring immediate remedial compartmentation and fire door upgrades. Identifying defects early in our PAS 79 report allows smooth Section 20 leaseholder consultations.
British Standard Specification
PAS 79-1:2020 vs PAS 79-2:2020: Which Assessment Do You Need?
In 2020, British Standards Institution (BSI) divided PAS 79 into two distinct statutory frameworks. We provide certified assessments under both standards across all 32 London boroughs:
| Feature / Requirement | PAS 79-1:2020 (Housing / Residential) | PAS 79-2:2020 (Commercial / Workplace) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Scope | Blocks of flats, HMOs, sheltered housing, student accommodation, and communal hallways. | Offices, retail shops, industrial units, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and warehouses. |
| Legislation | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 + Fire Safety Act 2021 + Housing Act 2004. | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 + Workplace Regulations. |
| Sleeping Risk Factor | High priority. Assesses asleep occupants, vulnerable tenants, and night-time evacuation. | Daytime / awake occupants. Focuses on staffing, emergency wardens, and clear egress. |
| Compartmentation & Fire Doors | Mandatory check of FD30/FD60 flat entrance doors, self-closers, and intumescent seals. | Inspection of compartment walls, fire shutters, escape stair enclosures, and plant dampers. |
| Detection Standard | BS 5839-6 (Grade D1 interlinked detection within dwellings + communal heat/smoke systems). | BS 5839-1 (Manual call points, automatic optical detectors, sounder zones, and control panels). |
| Emergency Lighting | BS 5266-1 for internal escape stairs, windowless lobbies, and external final exits. | BS 5266-1 for high-risk work areas, escape routes, open floor areas, and illuminated exit signage. |
| Fixed Rates | From £119 + VAT (Communal) / £149 + VAT (HMOs) | From £169 + VAT (Commercial / Retail) |
Transparent Fixed London Rates
Certified Fire Risk Assessment London Pricing
All packages include an on-site physical audit by an accredited IFE assessor, full photographic evidence, prioritized digital action plan, and 24–48h PDF report turnaround.
Communal Areas
Blocks of Flats & Conversions
£119 + VAT
Single entry hallway & stairs
- PAS 79-1:2020 Compliant
- FD30s Fire Door Inspection
- Escape Route & Clutter Audit
- 24-48h Digital Certificate
Most Popular
Standard HMO
2 to 4 Bedroom Shared Homes
£149 + VAT
Full Council Licensing Accepted
- Mandatory & Additional HMOs
- BS 5839-6 Alarm Verification
- Kitchen Fire Blanket Check
- Prioritized Action Plan
Large HMO / Flats
5+ Beds or Multi-Storey Blocks
£189 + VAT
Complex Layouts & Basements
- Multi-Storey Egress Assessment
- BS 5266 Emergency Light Testing
- Service Riser Compartment Check
- Photographic Defect Register
Commercial Premises
Offices, Retail, Hospitality & Hubs
£169 + VAT
PAS 79-2:2020 Workplace Standard
- Staff Fire Safety Review
- Fire Extinguisher Logbook Audit
- London Fire Brigade Compliant
- Fast 24-48h Digital Signoff
Direct Provider Advantage
Direct London Assessors vs National Broker Sites
Why London property managers book directly with Smart Property Checks rather than third-party middleman directories.
DIRECT CERTIFIED PROVIDER
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- ✓ Direct IFE-accredited assessors: fully certified fire engineers
- ✓ Fixed pricing from £119: zero hidden admin fees or broker surcharges
- ✓ Pay on the day of inspection: zero advance payment or deposit required
- ✓ Guaranteed 24-48 hour delivery: official PAS 79:2020 report PDF
- ✓ Dedicated London phone support: direct specialist access (020 8432 3282)
ONLINE BROKER PLATFORMS
Third-Party Lead Brokers
- ✕ Third-party middlemen: taking 30-50% commission cuts
- ✕ Mandatory 100% advance payment: before assessor assignment
- ✕ Slow turnaround: 5 to 10 working days typical delay
- ✕ Generic checklists: missing prioritized corrective actions
- ✕ Automated call centres: zero direct assessor contact
Frequently Asked Questions
London Communal Areas Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
Essential answers for freeholders, block managers, and resident management companies.
The legal Responsible Person is the building freeholder, head lessee, Resident Management Company (RMC), Right to Manage (RTM) company, or appointed managing agent. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, they are legally obligated to carry out and maintain a suitable and sufficient communal fire risk assessment.
Yes. Any building containing two or more flats with shared common parts—such as an entrance hall, staircase, or shared basement—is legally required to have a communal fire risk assessment, regardless of whether the building is purpose-built or a period conversion.
Flat entrance doors opening onto internal communal hallways provide vital compartmentation. In multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres, Responsible Persons must undertake annual checks of flat entrance doors and quarterly checks of communal fire doors to verify self-closing operation and seal integrity.
‘Stay Put’ is the standard policy for purpose-built blocks with robust compartmentation: only residents in the flat of fire origin evacuate, while other flats remain safely inside. ‘Simultaneous Evacuation’ applies to converted houses or buildings with compromised compartmentation where all residents evacuate immediately upon alarm activation.
No. Communal hallways and stairwells are protected escape routes that must remain completely sterile. Stored bicycles and pushchairs cause lethal tripping obstructions in smoke-filled conditions, while doormats and cardboard accelerate fire spread.
For low-rise blocks (1 to 3 storeys), communal assessments should be reviewed every 2 years, with a new assessment every 4 years. For high-rise or converted period blocks, an annual review is standard London practice, or immediately following any building alterations or incidents.
In general residential communal blocks, fire extinguishers are usually NOT recommended in common areas because residents are untrained and attempting to fight fires delays evacuation. Extinguishers are required in plant rooms, lift motor rooms, and electrical intake cupboards.
We carry out next-day site surveys across all 32 London Boroughs. Your comprehensive digital PAS 79 report—including prioritized risk matrices and clear actionable recommendations—will be issued within 24 to 48 hours.
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