I live in a flat below street level with my own front door. I have mobility issues and I asked my housing association if there was a fire risk assessment. I was told it was not required. I don’t think this is correct as I am 1 of 18 flats of which 9 are below street level all with elderly with mobility issues. The safest exit is through the patio door to a communal garden that is not lit at all. Should I insist on a fire risk assessment to be carried out?

Fire Safety Act 2021 Fire Safety Act 2021 factsheet: Information on commencement of sections 1 and 3 of the Fire Safety Act - GOV.UK

Fire risk assessments

A fire risk assessment is required by the Fire Safety Order to assess fire safety risks relevant to both workplaces and buildings with 2 or more sets of domestic premises. It is the duty of the responsible person to ensure that this is carried out, although they may appoint someone on their behalf, such as a competent fire risk assessor, to carry it out.

So I think that you would need one