EICR Communal area limitations

[Andy78]

Indeed.
The fact it isn't domestic means we are unable to apply the Landlords guide referenced above.
As you mentioned previously, the over riding factor is the duty of care to visitors, residents, and, of course, trespassers.
I think under the property RA the need for a full EICR should be stipulated. (I appear to have answered my own question!)
PS - @Lister1987 Its classed as a place of work, Fire safety order classes it as commercial

Thanks to all for the input
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Rubbish. The legislation around rented accommodation does not distinguish between definitions of domestic or commercial, just whether it is rented or not.
A fire safety order does not change the fact that poeple who do not own the property live there in exchange for money paid to the property owner.

 

[Harwoodandy]

Rubbish. The legislation around rented accommodation does not distinguish between definitions of domestic or commercial, just whether it is rented or not.
A fire safety order does not change the fact that poeple who do not own the property live there in exchange for money paid to the property owner.

An interesting view. But you are Wrong.
The Regulatory Reform (fire safety) order 2005 only applies to non domestic premises.
Communal areas are non domestic premises.
Under long leasehold law, my flat is not rented, it is a leasehold property.
The Landlord has no right to insist on an EICR, it doesn't fall under the fire safety order, as the property is demised to me for 999 years
Therefore the above cannot be applied.
HOWEVER
Common areas DO come under commercial and the fire safety order applies.
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Rubbish. The legislation around rented accommodation does not distinguish between definitions of domestic or commercial, just whether it is rented or not.
A fire safety order does not change the fact that poeple who do not own the property live there in exchange for money paid to the property owner.

Take a look here

https://arma.org.uk/downloader/dws/2014-04_ARMA_Advice_Note_-_Health_Safety_V01.pdf