Fire Safety
Certificate
London
Fire safety inspections for London homes, HMOs and businesses. Clear checks, practical advice and documentation for your records.
Built around your property
Practical fire safety support for landlords, businesses and property managers across London.
Businesses & workplaces
Offices, shops, restaurants, clinics and warehouses.
HMOs & shared homes
Shared kitchens, halls, stairs and escape routes.
Blocks & mixed-use buildings
Flats, converted buildings, communal areas and mixed-use premises.
Owners & managing agents
Landlords, letting agents, freeholders and property managers.
What our inspection can cover
Checks are tailored to your property and agreed before the visit.
Detection & alarms
Smoke and heat alarms, panels and warning devices, with further testing recommended where needed.
Domestic alarm standards
Domestic alarm arrangements considered against the property’s needs and relevant standards.
Escape routes & fire doors
Visual checks of escape routes and fire doors. Detailed surveys may require a separate specialist.
Lighting & equipment
Relevant lighting, signs, firefighting equipment and maintenance records.
Agreed inspection scope
You know what will be checked and which documents the service includes.
Clear findings.
Practical next steps.
Receive clear records of the agreed checks, findings and recommended actions.
Documentation covers the work performed; it does not certify every aspect of the building.
What your documentation covers
- Property and inspection date
- Agreed scope and measures checked
- Issues requiring further attention
- Recommended next actions
Clear records. Practical value.
- Keep a clear record of checks and findings.
- Support maintenance and property management.
- Track remedial work and outstanding actions.
From enquiry to documentation
Four straightforward steps, from your first enquiry to clear inspection records.
Confirm the scope
Tell us about your property, its use and the documents you need.
On-site inspection
We inspect the agreed measures and record relevant findings.
Plan next actions
Understand any defects and the recommended remedial work.
Receive your records
Receive records of the checks completed, with any outstanding requirements explained.
When should checks be repeated?
There is no universal renewal period. Follow the relevant system standards, maintenance schedule, risk assessment and licence conditions.
- Refurbishment or altered systems
- Changes in occupancy or use
- Equipment faults
- A fire or near miss
Different premises. Different responsibilities.
Landlord responsibilities
Keep required alarms working and meet the fire safety duties that apply to your rental property.
- Check prescribed alarms at the start of a new tenancy.
- Address confirmed faults and keep maintenance records.
- Arrange additional assessments where required.
HMO fire safety support
Shared kitchens and escape routes can require more detailed precautions, tailored to the building and its occupants.
- Consider alarms, fire doors and shared escape routes.
- Follow relevant HMO licence conditions.
- Review precautions after alterations or remedial work.
What does the certificate cover?
In England, there is no single universal fire safety certificate covering every building.
An inspection record documents specific checks. It supports, but does not replace, required risk assessments, maintenance or other fire safety duties.
Why choose FRA Expert?
Clear inspection scopes, straightforward reporting and practical recommendations.
We explain the findings and flag any further assessment or specialist testing needed.
Book your London fire safety inspection
Tell us about your property. We’ll help confirm the right inspection and arrange the next step.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Is a fire safety certificate legally required in the UK?
There is no universal certificate for every property in England. Specific records may be required by the property’s systems, licence conditions or other applicable duties.
What is the difference between a fire safety certificate and a fire risk assessment?
A risk assessment identifies hazards and necessary precautions. An inspection record documents checks on specified measures or systems. They serve different purposes.
Do landlords need fire safety certification?
The documents needed depend on the property and its systems. An inspection record supports the landlord’s wider fire safety responsibilities.
What may be included in a landlord inspection?
Agreed checks may include alarms, escape routes, fire doors, emergency lighting and related records. We confirm the scope before the visit.
How long is a fire safety certificate valid?
There is no single validity period. Follow the relevant maintenance schedule, standards, risk assessment and licence conditions.
What happens if the property does not meet the required standard?
We explain the findings and recommended next steps. Remedial work or further testing may be needed before certification.