We have a statutory duty to carry out the following fire and building safety compliance checks in communal areas.
Fire risk assessments
We carry out regular fire risk assessments for all council residential buildings with communal areas, including all purpose-built blocks of flats.
View the fire risk assessments for Camden.
Electrical testing
We check and test the communal electrical systems of all council residential buildings every 5 years. We also check the emergency lighting on landings and staircases and other communal areas to make sure that it's in working order.
Water safety
We carry out regular statutory water risk assessments, water quality checks and water system servicing as necessary at all council residential sites. The specific tests depend on the system layout, especially the presence of hot and cold water tanks.
Asbestos surveys
We have an asbestos management plan for the communal areas of all council residential blocks and we survey them regularly to make sure we have up-to-date plans and records. If you suspect there may be asbestos in your building, you should read our asbestos advice.
Communal area alarms
We provide smoke alarms in the communal areas of council residential buildings where the law requires an evacuation policy to be in place. The fire evacuation notices in the communal areas explain the evacuation policy for the building.
Compliance certificates
If you would like copies of the compliance certificates for your property or the building you live in, email [email protected]