[fire risk assessment](https://www.hawkswift.co.uk/blog/7-questions-to-ask-a-fire-risk-assessment-company) in London: London Fire Brigade Guidance & Booking
Owning or managing flats, offices or HMOs in London makes you the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You must carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and keep it current. In the capital, London Fire Brigade (LFB) enforces the Order, inspects premises and can serve enforcement notices where assessments are missing or out of date.
Fire Risk Assessment London — Areas We Cover
We deliver fire risk assessments across all London boroughs, including the City of London, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, Westminster, Camden, Tower Hamlets and Croydon. From high-rise residential towers to shops on the high street and care homes, our assessors understand the capital's dense, tall and mixed-use building stock.
Your Duties Under the RRO 2005
- Identify fire hazards and people at risk, including residents needing assistance to evacuate.
- Record significant findings in writing if you employ five or more people, are licensed, or occupy higher-risk premises (Art. 9).
- Maintain detection, warning, escape routes and fire-fighting equipment (Art. 17).
- Provide staff training and instruction (Art. 21).
- Review the assessment after any change to layout, occupancy or use.
London's high-rise and Building Safety Act duties mean tall residential buildings need robust fire-door standards, clear evacuation plans and reliable emergency lighting.
How HawkSwift Supports London Businesses
Our NEBOSH-qualified assessors follow the PAS 79 methodology and issue clear, court-defensible 48-hour reports. Assessments start from £199 + VAT, helping you evidence compliance to London Fire Brigade.
Book your London fire risk assessment with HawkSwift today.
*This article is general guidance and not formal legal advice.*
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a written assessment in London? Yes, if you employ five or more people, are licensed, or run higher-risk premises under Art. 9 of the RRO 2005. How often should I review it? At least annually and immediately after any significant change. Who enforces fire safety in London? London Fire Brigade. Where do I start? Book an assessment — general guidance, not formal legal advice.