Ground floor flat in converted hse with own entrance - need for report?

[Thywill]

Good morning all,

I own a flat which is one of four in a converted house built around 1900. My flat is ground floor and has its own door/entrance. There is a communal hallway/stairs in the building but it is only used by two of the four flats in the building (being those on the first and second floors). I don't have access to that hallway/stairs (and neither does the other ground floor flat) as its only purpose is access to the flats on the first and second floors.

I am advanced in the process of selling the flat and the buyer's solicitor has asked for a fire assessment (and asbestos) report at the very last moment. I have looked at the regulations and while communal areas must be assessed, surely (on a common sense basis) my flat would be excluded as (1) it has its own exclusive entrance, and (2) I have no right of access to the communal areas.

I would welcome any views on this - thanks in advance!!

TW

[AnthonyB]

Not required as not subject to the Fire Safety Order nor opening onto any areas where it does apply. There is also no legal requirement for an asbestos survey either in domestic premises.