Guidance
Fire safety, explained plainly.
Short, practical notes on the communal-area duty — what the law expects, what an assessment covers, and what to do with the findings.
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01
Scope
What a communal-area fire risk assessment actually covers
The shared parts of a let building, and why each element is looked at.
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02
Reviews
How often should a landlord review an assessment?
There is no single fixed interval in law — but there are clear triggers.
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03
Duty holder
Who is the responsible person?
The duty sits with whoever controls the premises — and it cannot be handed over.
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04
Enforcement
What happens if you do not have one?
No one checks on day one — they check after a complaint, a licence application or a fire.
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Beyond the guides
Guidance only goes so far.
These notes explain the duty in general terms. For your own building, send a few details and we will come back with a fixed price for a PAS 79 assessment of the communal areas — usually the same working day.