We have a statutory duty to carry out the following fire and building safety compliance checks in communal areas.
Fire Risk Assessments
We have committed to publishing Fire Risk Assessments for 3,277 residential buildings, including all purpose-built blocks.
Last year, 31 Fire Risk Assessments were overdue at street property blocks that could not be accessed.
See all fire risk assessments for Camden
Electrical testing
There are 2,828 communal electrical systems that require testing every five years.
Last year 17 were outstanding, mainly at street property blocks where we have not been able to gain access.
Emergency lighting
Periodic checks are required where emergency lighting is installed to make sure it is charged and operational.
Water safety
The water risk assessment (WRA) programme consists of 918 residential sites that have a communal water system in November 2022.
Last year 32 risk assessments were overdue in blocks where we have not been able to gain access.
Asbestos surveys
Camden’s obligation is to have an asbestos management plan for common parts of 3,852 residential blocks.
We are due to resurvey 2,274 blocks over the next 12 months. If you think there may be asbestos in your building, see our asbestos advice.
Communal area alarms
Smoke alarms are required in communal areas in residential buildings where an evacuation policy is in place. This covers all street property conversions and a small number of larger blocks.
Compliance certificates
If you would like copies of the compliance certificates for your property or the building you live in, email [email protected]