Whilst in principle this is correct, there is a process to follow and the Fire Brigade are able to issue a number of warnings.
They are:
Alteration notice
Improvement notice
Enforcement notice
Prohibition notice
The latter states that the 'use of the premises may constitute and imminent risk...
Once an FRA is carried out it only needs to be reviewed annually! However, it must be suitable and sufficient meaning that the person completing the FRA has to have the relevant knowledge and experience.
The FRA for this type of building will be carried out in the communal areas only, the flats...