Hampstead's building stock includes mansion blocks, converted Victorian properties and purpose-built flats that require fire safety assessment under current legislation. Our fire safety team provides PAS 9980 external wall appraisals and broader fire risk advice tailored to the specific construction types found in NW3.
We take a proportionate, risk-based approach that avoids unnecessary remediation while ensuring buildings meet their fire safety obligations. For Hampstead's traditional brick mansion blocks, this often means confirming the external walls pose low risk, while focusing attention on compartmentation and means of escape.
Risk-based fire assessment of external wall systems on Hampstead's multi-storey residential buildings, following the PAS 9980 framework to determine proportionate remediation requirements.
Guidance for responsible persons and building owners on their obligations under the Building Safety Act 2022, including registration, safety case preparation and resident engagement.
Assessment of escape routes in mansion blocks and converted buildings, identifying deficiencies in corridor widths, fire door provision and emergency lighting.
Bespoke fire safety strategies for listed and conservation area buildings in Hampstead, balancing life safety requirements with heritage preservation.
External wall fire review certificates for mortgage and sale purposes in NW3.
ViewFire compartmentation surveys for mansion blocks and converted buildings.
ViewComprehensive building condition surveys for period properties in NW3.
ViewHampstead's mansion blocks may have compromised fire compartmentation from flat conversions, outdated fire doors, later-added insulation systems on external walls, and inadequate means of escape in buildings predating modern fire safety regulations.
PAS 9980 provides a risk-based framework for appraising fire risk in external wall systems. It allows a proportionate assessment rather than requiring wholesale cladding removal, which is particularly relevant for Hampstead's traditional brick buildings.
Higher-risk residential buildings over 18 metres or seven storeys in Hampstead fall within scope of the Building Safety Act 2022, requiring registration with the Building Safety Regulator and ongoing safety case management.
Fire safety improvements to listed buildings require careful design to satisfy both fire regulations and heritage requirements. Our team advises on solutions that achieve adequate fire safety without compromising the character of protected buildings.