Property with common parts: what is your responsibility?

Property with common parts: what is your responsibility?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on the responsible person to complete a risk assessment on properties with common parts.

Common parts are elements of multi-occupied buildings which are shared and/or form part of the building’s structure. Examples include internal staircases and doors onto common parts, external walls and structures attached to common parts like balconies.

What do you need to do?

If you are the building manager/responsible person - complete a fire risk assessment using appropriate advice and regularly review.

If you are the owner or manager of a flat within the building - obtain a copy of the fire risk assessment from the responsible person and check that fire doors between the domestic units and the communal areas are covered.

Welsh Government has published helpful guidance, view it here:

A guide to making your small block of flats safe from fire

Fire Risk Assessment Checklist

If your struggling with compliance or need advice, contact a member of our qualified team today 01656657033 or email info@smart-lettings.co.uk