LONDON FIRE SAFETY
Fire Risk Assessment FAQ
Clear answers for London landlords, managing agents and business owners before commissioning an assessment.
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Who is the Responsible Person?
This can be an employer or someone with control of premises, such as an owner, landlord or managing agent, depending on the circumstances. Shared premises can have more than one Responsible Person who must coordinate.
Which premises need an FRA?
The Fire Safety Order applies to workplaces, other non-domestic premises and common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings. The position for private domestic accommodation differs; scope should be checked before commissioning.
What are the four assessment types?
For blocks of flats, Type 1 is a non-destructive assessment of common parts; Type 2 adds destructive investigation to common parts; Type 3 is non-destructive and extends to dwellings; Type 4 includes dwellings and destructive investigation. They are not four universal legal grades for all premises. Access, permissions and any opening-up must be separately agreed.
How much will it cost?
The fee depends on premises use, size, floors, occupancy, access and the agreed assessment type. Request a written quotation that states the scope, exclusions and VAT treatment before you accept.
How quickly can I receive a report?
Ask about your deadline when enquiring. Appointment availability and report delivery must be confirmed in the quotation; no blanket 24-hour or 48-hour guarantee is advertised.
How often should I review the assessment?
Review regularly and when a significant change occurs or there is reason to suspect the assessment is no longer valid. The Fire Safety Order does not specify a universal annual expiry. The appropriate review interval should reflect risk and assessor advice.
Do I need to record the full assessment?
Responsible Persons must record their completed assessment in full and their fire safety arrangements. Keep the record accessible and update it when reviewed.
What penalties can apply?
Enforcement can include notices, restrictions and prosecution. Serious breaches and failure to comply with statutory notices can lead to unlimited fines and, for relevant offences, imprisonment of up to two years. Outcomes depend on the offence and circumstances.
Does the report certify the entire building?
No. An FRA records risk findings and actions within an agreed scope. It does not automatically certify all systems, hidden construction or the building’s overall compliance. The Responsible Person must address the findings.
Are fire alarm tests and fire door surveys included?
Not automatically. A visual assessment and a technical system test or specialist survey are different services. The quotation must identify any included work and exclusions.
Does requesting a quote make a booking?
No. The form submits an enquiry only and takes no payment. The scope, fee and appointment need to be separately agreed.
Can you help with asbestos or other landlord checks?
Use Asbestos London Survey for a separate asbestos enquiry and London Landlords Certificates for wider checks. Links are provided throughout this website; each service has a separate scope and quotation.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
A practical assessment. An ongoing duty.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places duties on the Responsible Person for workplaces, other non-domestic premises and common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings. A fire risk assessment must be recorded and kept under review; actions must also be implemented.
PAS 79-1:2020 provides a methodology for premises other than housing. BS 9792:2025 is the housing fire risk assessment code of practice, replacing the withdrawn PAS 79-2. BS 9999 addresses fire safety in building design, management and use; it is not a blanket accreditation or a substitute for a suitable assessment. The applicable approach depends on the premises and agreed scope.
Read GOV.UK fire safety responsibilities · BSI housing guidance
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One property. Connected compliance.
Need a separate asbestos survey? Visit Asbestos London Survey. For wider landlord checks, explore London Landlords Certificates. These sister services are operated under Primelinks Solutions Ltd. Each service has its own scope and quotation.
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