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Nominated person service

Nominated person fire safety

A nominated person fire safety arrangement gives you named competent support for your building. The specialist firm handles the day-to-day duties while you remain the responsible person. Send the details of your home or block to find out what this covers.

  • Named competent person on record
  • Written reports kept for you
  • Scheduled visits and reviews
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Fire risk management services in Bexley

Each task below is carried out by a separate specialist firm. They report their findings directly to you so the records stay current and complete.

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    Fire Risk Assessment

    The specialist surveys communal areas, identifies hazards and writes the assessment document required by law for homes across Bexley.

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    Fire Door Inspection

    The inspector checks every door leaf, frame, seal and closer against the standard and logs any faults found.

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    Compartmentation Survey

    The surveyor traces fire barriers through the building and notes where gaps compromise the compartment lines separating flats or rooms.

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    Fire Evacuation Plans

    The consultant maps escape routes, assigns roles and produces the written plan residents need during an alarm in their home.

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    Fire Safety Policy Documents

    The advisor drafts the procedures and policy statements that set out how fire safety is managed daily within a home.

How the arrangement begins

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  1. 1

    Enquiry received

    You send the details of your building. The information goes straight to the specialist firm handling nominated person work.

  2. 2

    Scope agreed

    The specialist reviews the size and type of premises and sets out what the arrangement will cover each year.

  3. 3

    First visit booked

    A date is fixed for the initial inspection. You receive confirmation and a list of anything to prepare beforehand.

  4. 4

    Records handed over

    After the visit, the specialist provides the written report, log book entries and the schedule for future reviews.

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Common questions

What the role involves

These points address what owners and managing agents in Bexley typically ask before setting up support.

  • Your legal duty The responsible person remains liable; the nominated person acts on their behalf.
  • Multiple buildings One arrangement can cover two blocks if the specialist agrees the scope fits.
  • Held records Inspection logs, risk assessments and certificates are kept and copied on request.
  • Visit frequency The specialist schedules regular inspections and remains available between planned visits.
  • Managing agents The nominated person works alongside an agent, handling specific fire safety tasks.
  • Setup speed Arrangements begin once the specialist receives floor plans and access details.

What happens after you send an enquiry

The details go to a specialist firm operating in Bexley. That firm reads the information and replies directly. Fees and contract terms are set between you and them.

  1. The same day it is sent

    The enquiry reaches the specialist firm covering your area. No further action is needed from you at this stage.

  2. Usually within two working days

    The specialist reviews the building details and contacts you to discuss what the arrangement would involve.

  3. Once the scope is agreed

    Dates for the first site visit are proposed. The specialist explains what access and documents they require.

Areas covered for nominated person support

Enquiries are taken for buildings across the London Borough of Bexley. Separate specialist firms handle the work in each town and keep their own schedules for visits.

If your building sits just outside the borough, mention it in the enquiry form so the right firm can respond.

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