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Sector — Blocks of flats & managing agents

Fire risk assessments for blocks of flats & managing agents

Purpose-built blocks of flats and converted houses with shared communal areas carry a clear legal duty. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, whoever has control of the common parts — the freeholder, an RTM company, or a managing agent acting on their behalf — is the responsible person for those areas, whether or not management is self-run.

Who this covers

Freeholders and building owners, right-to-manage companies, and managing agents responsible for communal areas in low-rise and mid-rise blocks. If you manage blocks on behalf of landlords, a clear report sets out what's compliant and what needs action — useful both for your own records and for reporting back to freeholders or residents.

Standard and methodology

Assessments are carried out to BS 9792:2025, covering compartmentation, means of escape, and fire door checks across the communal parts of the building — stairwells, corridors, and shared entrances.

What's inspected

• Compartmentation between flats and communal areas
• Fire doors — self-closers, seals, and general condition
• Means of escape and final exits
• Fire alarm and detection in communal areas
• Management arrangements and record-keeping

This service covers low-rise and mid-rise blocks.

This page is for general information only and does not constitute a fire risk assessment. Every building is different — the specifics of your block will be confirmed on inspection.