Commercial Property Compliance · All 33 London Boroughs

Commercial Property Compliance in London

Every commercial building in London carries a basket of statutory duties, fire, electrical, gas, water and energy, that must be met, evidenced and up to date. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related law, the responsible person must hold that whole picture. SR manages the whole programme, not one inspection, across your portfolio.

Last updated: September 2026

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Who is responsible: Landlord or Tenant? It Depends On Your Lease

Your lease sets who handles each statutory duty across the building, leased space and common areas.

Landlord / managing agentTenant

Part of the building	Typically responsible	Key duties	How the lease can change it
Building shell & structure	Typically responsibleLandlord	Key dutiesFire compartmentation, structure, building envelope	How the lease can change itFRI lease terms place repair duties with the tenant
Common parts	Typically responsibleLandlord / agent	Key dutiesFire alarm, emergency lighting, escape routes, common-area FRA	How the lease can change itService charge covers costs, not legal responsibility
Leased area / demise	Typically responsibleTenant	Key dutiesInternal FRA, EICR, PAT, housekeeping	How the lease can change itLandlord duties remain where control or access remains
Operational use	Typically responsibleTenant	Key dutiesBusiness risk assessments, equipment and operational controls	How the lease can change itDuties follow control of the activity

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets key fire-safety duties. Article 3 identifies the responsible person, and Article 22 covers cooperation between responsible persons. These duties form part of commercial property compliance services London. SR Maintenance manages commercial property compliance testing London across portfolios, tracking inspections, statutory duties and compliance records.

The statutory compliance a commercial building needs

A commercial building has regular duties for fire, electrical, gas and energy compliance. Statutory compliance commercial buildings London needs clear records and planned checks.

Duty	Law / standard	Frequency	Responsible party
Commercial fire risk assessment	Law / standardRRO 2005	FrequencyReview on change + periodically	Responsible partyResponsible person
Emergency lighting testing for commercial property	Law / standardBS 5266-1	FrequencyMonthly + annual	Responsible partyResponsible person
Fire alarm servicing for commercial property	Law / standardBS 5839-1	FrequencyWeekly + 6-monthly service	Responsible partyResponsible person
Fire extinguisher servicing for commercial property	Law / standardBS 5306-3	FrequencyMonthly + annual	Responsible partyResponsible person
Fire door compliance	Law / standardRRO 2005	FrequencyRisk-based	Responsible partyLandlord / tenant
Commercial fixed-wire testing / EICR	Law / standardEAWR 1989 + BS 7671	FrequencyRisk-based	Responsible partyDuty holder
PAT testing for commercial property	Law / standardEAWR 1989	FrequencyRisk-based	Responsible partyEquipment controller
Commercial gas safety (non-domestic)	Law / standardGSIUR 1998	FrequencyAnnual checks	Responsible partyDuty holder
Legionella risk assessment	Law / standardACoP L8 / HSG274 (under HSWA 1974 & COSHH 2002)	FrequencyRisk assessment kept under review, controls monitored	Responsible partyDuty holder
Commercial EPC and MEES	Law / standardMEES Regulations	Frequency10-year EPC validity	Responsible partyLandlord

Legal duties set the standard. British Standards guide compliance.

Different checks follow different standards. BS 5266-1 covers emergency lighting, BS 5839-1 covers fire alarms and BS 5306-3 covers fire extinguishers. EICR testing can run up to 5 years for standard premises, based on risk.
SR Maintenance keeps each building's compliance checks on track and clearly recorded.

How SR manages your compliance, the whole programme, not one inspection

As a commercial property compliance company SR manages the requirements across your whole portfolio, covering different duties, inspection windows, properties and responsible parties.

Every requirement follows a clear process from audit through to completed work and recorded evidence.

The audit is where we build the map

The model, in Six moves

Audit

Map every compliance duty across your portfolio.

Plan

Set actions, priorities and requirements for each duty.

Schedule

Set dates for every inspection and renewal window.

Deliver or coordinate

Complete work through our in-house engineers.

Evidence

Keep certificates, reports and renewal dates together.

Client pays

Pay for work as it is planned and done.

MEES and your commercial EPC planning for the closing window

Plan your portfolio around changing EPC requirements for commercial property, with ratings, lease events and upgrade needs mapped in advance.

EPC E

Minimum standard for commercial lets since April 2023.

EPC B by 2031

Proposed for rented buildings over 1,000 m².

2027 EPC C

Proposed milestone no longer moving forward.

Start capex planning

Align upgrades with lease events and asset plans.

NDEA assessment

SR coordinates the assessor and tracks EPC ratings.

Portfolio planning

Map ratings, deadlines and upgrade requirements.

Who we work with

We help property teams manage compliance across buildings, leases, portfolios and important property decisions.

Commercial Property Owners

Clear oversight of building compliance, records, deadlines and actions across commercial property portfolios.

Landlords & Investors

Support with lettings, MEES requirements, lease responsibilities, property value and ongoing compliance duties.

Property & Asset Managers

A clear view of inspections, certificates, deadlines and outstanding actions across managed commercial properties.

Managing Agents & Facilities Heads

Organised compliance across commercial and mixed-use buildings, with clear responsibilities, records and required actions.

Multi-Site Operators

One clear programme for tracking compliance duties, inspections, certificates, deadlines and actions across multiple sites.

Owner-Occupier & FRI Businesses

Clear guidance on compliance duties, lease responsibilities, property events, enforcement risks and insurance concerns.

Communal or mixed-use overlap? See our block management page.

Commercial property compliance: Other key requirements

Commercial property compliance management covers more than inspections and EPCs. For many buildings, asbestos management and lift safety also form part of the wider picture. Accessibility duties under the Equality Act 2010 also apply. Your asbestos and lift specialists work separately. SR works with them as part of the wider compliance plan.

Why commercial property owners choose SR Maintenance

SR Maintenance brings the right accreditations, experience and local knowledge to manage compliance across commercial properties.

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certificates since 2018

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33 + M25

London boroughs covered

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BAFE

NEBOSH

IFSM

NICEIC

NAPIT

Gas Safe

City & Guilds

TrustMark

Compliance across a portfolio: one map, every building

SR Maintenance helps property teams manage compliance across every building. Track inspections, certificates, legal duties and key deadlines in one place. A commercial property compliance checklist helps find gaps, confirm responsibilities and keep the right records for each property.

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Calendars that never line up

12-month track

Building · splitduties across the year

City tower

Landlord + tenants

Retail parade

FRI, mixed

Industrial unit

Owner-occupier

Mixed-use block

Agent-managed

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What non-compliance actually costs

Fire Safety Enforcement

The RRO 2005 allows fire authorities to issue enforcement and prohibition notices. Since 1 October 2023, serious breaches can lead to an unlimited fine or up to 2 years imprisonment under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Insurance Compliance Risk

An out-of-date EICR, fire risk assessment or fire safety record can affect a claim. Missing compliance records can lead to a reduced or rejected claim and the policy being cancelled.

Keep your compliance records current to reduce enforcement and insurance risks.

Commercial property compliance: your questions answered

Is the landlord or tenant responsible for compliance in a commercial building?

It depends on the lease and the part of the building involved. Landlords normally cover common areas. Tenants normally cover their leased space. Fire safety duties stay with the responsible person for each area.

How often does a commercial building need an EICR?

There is no single legal period for every commercial building. The inspection period depends on the property and its risks. Five years is common for standard premises, with shorter periods for higher-risk sites.

Does a commercial property need an annual fire risk assessment?

No. There is no fixed 12-month requirement. The assessment needs regular review and an update after changes to the building, use, layout or fire risks.

What is MEES and what is the current minimum EPC for commercial property?

MEES sets the minimum energy standard for rented commercial property. The current minimum is EPC E. EPC B for buildings over 1,000 m² is proposed for 2031. This is not law yet.

Can a missing certificate invalidate my insurance?

Missing or outdated EICRs, fire risk assessments or fire safety records can affect an insurance claim. A claim can face reduction or rejection where required compliance evidence is missing.

Does SR cover asbestos and lifts under LOLER?

SR Maintenance does not carry out asbestos surveys or LOLER examinations. SR manages the statutory programme and coordinates the asbestos duty holder and lift examiner.

Which London areas does SR cover?

SR Maintenance covers all 33 London boroughs and the M25 corridor, supporting commercial and mixed-use properties across London.

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