Fire Risk Assessments For Communal Areas
Price range: £119 through £169
HMO FRA LONDON • MANDATORY COUNCIL LICENSING • LACoRS COMPLIANT
HMO Fire Risk Assessment London : Mandatory Council Licensing Compliance
Certified HMO FRA London fire risk assessments for shared houses, HMO landlords, letting agents, and property managers. 100% accepted by London council licensing officers under LACoRS and Housing Act 2004 standards with fast 24-48h turnaround. Backed by our master London Fire Risk Assessment and complete Property Safety Checks London.
100% London Council Accepted
Guaranteed compliance for Mandatory, Additional & Selective HMO licence applications.
LACoRS National Guidance Compliant
Full inspection of escape routes, FD30S fire doors, and compartmentalization.
Fast 24 to 48-Hour Digital Certificate
Priority digital report turnaround to submit with your borough council application.
Fixed HMO Rates From £149 • Zero Deposit
Transparent shared house pricing with zero upfront deposit required.
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Looking for whole-building communal block audits, commercial workplaces, or studio flats across Greater London? Visit our comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment London authority hub for fixed pricing from £79 and same-week inspections.
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.
INSTANT PRICING & BOOKING CALCULATOR
Instant Fire Risk Assessment Cost & Booking Calculator
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 79:2020 & LACoRS Standard
BSI PAS 79 & LACoRS 6-Point HMO Fire Audit
Every Smart Property Checks HMO assessment follows the official British Standard PAS 79-1:2020 framework and national LACoRS housing fire safety guidance, ensuring guaranteed compliance for Mandatory, Additional, and Selective council licensing across all 32 London Boroughs.
✓ 1. FD30S Fire Doors & Thumbturn Locks
Inspection of 30-minute fire-rated bedroom and kitchen doors (FD30/FD30S), intumescent heat seals, cold smoke brushes, approved overhead self-closers, and keyless thumbturn mortice locks for effortless exit without keys during emergency evacuation.
✓ 2. Grade D1 LD2 Interlinked Fire Alarms
Testing and certification of mains-powered interlinked smoke detectors in common escape corridors and stairwells, heat alarms in shared kitchens, and carbon monoxide detectors near fuel appliances, backed by 10-year tamper-proof lithium batteries.
✓ 3. Protected Escape Routes & Compartmentation
Verification of 30-minute fire-resisting construction separating high-risk communal kitchens from tenant bedrooms and escape corridors. Strict enforcement of sterile stairwells free from combustible storage, furniture, and bicycles.
✓ 4. Emergency Stairwell & Landing Lighting
Auditing BS 5266-1 non-maintained emergency luminaires across multi-storey communal staircases, hallways, and changes in floor levels to guarantee clear illuminated exit pathways during sudden electrical power failure.
✓ 5. Shared Kitchen Fire Blankets & Extinguishers
Inspection of mandatory 1.2m × 1.2m heavy-duty fire blankets mounted in shared kitchens, multi-purpose Class A water or foam extinguishers in communal corridors, and CO2 fire extinguishers adjacent to the main electrical consumer unit.
✓ 6. HMO Licence Compliance & Tenancy Logbook
Verification of landlord fire safety management records, weekly alarm testing logs, periodic 5-year EICR electrical certificates, annual Gas Safety CP12 certificates, and tenant fire action notices.
London Council Enforcement
London Council HMO Licensing & Fire Safety Duties
London borough environmental health teams enforce aggressive HMO licensing standards under the Housing Act 2004 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Failure to provide a certified PAS 79 fire risk assessment invalidates your HMO licence application and triggers severe council penalties.
London Borough HMO Licensing & Enforcement Warning
Mandatory Council Requirement: Camden, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Brent, Haringey, and Westminster council licensing officers require an up-to-date PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment for all Mandatory and Additional HMO licence applications. Operating an unlicensed or non-compliant HMO risks civil penalties up to £30,000 per breach, unlimited court fines, and 12-month Rent Repayment Orders (RRO).
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Article 9 of the Fire Safety Order applies to all common escape routes in shared rental properties. The landlord or appointed letting agent is the statutory Responsible Person required to keep a suitable and sufficient documented fire assessment on file.
Housing Act 2004 & LACoRS National Standard
Local authorities inspect HMOs under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Category 1 fire hazard standard. Our assessments follow the LACoRS national framework to ensure your fire doors and alarm grades satisfy your council inspection on the first visit.
Civil Financial Penalties & Rent Repayment Orders
Failing to comply with HMO management regulations or licensing conditions exposes landlords to council fines up to £30,000 under Section 249A, inclusion on the London Rogue Landlord Database, and orders to refund up to 12 months of rent to tenants.
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
Smart Property Checks
- ✓ 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 HMO Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
Common questions answered by our certified fire safety compliance team.
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Housing Act 2004, all Houses in Multiple Occupation (both mandatory licensable properties with 5 or more occupants and smaller 3 to 4 tenant shared houses under Additional or Selective borough schemes) must maintain a documented fire risk assessment covering all communal escape routes.
Yes, 100%. Our assessors are Tier-3 registered with the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) and all assessments are formatted to the official British Standard PAS 79-1:2020 framework. Our reports are fully accepted by environmental health teams across all 32 London Boroughs.
Most London councils require FD30 or FD30S fire doors fitted with intumescent heat strips, cold smoke brushes, and approved overhead self-closing devices on all bedroom and risk room entrances. Critically, locks must feature keyless thumbturns on the inside to enable effortless exit without searching for keys in dense smoke.
Under national LACoRS guidance, shared rental HMOs typically require a Grade D1, Category LD2 system: mains-powered interlinked smoke detectors in common escape routes, heat detectors in shared kitchens, smoke detectors in communal living rooms, and 10-year tamper-proof lithium battery backup.
London council best practice requires an annual review of your HMO fire risk assessment, and a comprehensive re-assessment every 2 to 3 years. Furthermore, an immediate review is legally required whenever there are structural alterations, layout changes, or high tenant turnover.
For 3-storey and larger HMOs, or any property with internal, windowless staircases and complex escape routes, BS 5266 compliant emergency lighting is mandatory. In smaller 2-storey conversions, borrowed light may be acceptable only if escape corridors are unobstructed and straight.
Yes. LACoRS recommends a 1.2m × 1.2m fire blanket in every communal kitchen, a 13A rated water or foam extinguisher on each floor hallway, and CO2 extinguishers adjacent to main fuse boards. All extinguishers must undergo annual BS 5306 servicing.
We offer next-day site visits across Central, North, East, South, and West London. Your official digital PAS 79 certificate and prioritised action plan will be delivered via email within 24 to 48 hours of inspection.
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10-Year Certificate Validity
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Essential regulatory breakdown for London blocks of flats: hallway zero-tolerance clutter rules, FD30s self-closing fire doors, emergency escape lighting testing, and free compliance checklist.
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Installation & Codes
Landlord requirements for mains-powered interlinked smoke and heat alarms (Grade D1 / Category LD2) under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations and British Standard BS 5839-6.
Grade D1 LD2 Requirements Explained
Cost Estimator & Electrician Specs
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