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4 Key Questions About Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessments

A report from the BBC back in 2022, found that the number of Holiday Let homes in England was up 40% compared to the three years previous, and with that comes an increased need for Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessments.

This huge increase in holiday lets shows the rising popularity in homes away from home, but such fast growth can cause issues, with people looking to get in on the trend quickly and cheaply.

It is vitally important that all regulation is met, to keep guests as safe as possible, and Fire Risk Assessments are a huge step towards both safety and compliance.

Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment

But what is a Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment? What do they involve, and who is responsible?

What is a Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment?

A Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment is an examination of your premises from a fire safety perspective, to assess any possible fire risks and to look at whether all relevant fire safety measures are being implemented.

Each Fire Risk Assessment should consider the individual purpose of each site, and factor those relevant factors into the assessment.

As per The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement and any actions that emerge from the assessment should be undertaken by a trained professional to ensure full compliance.

What does a Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment Involve?

As with other Fire Risk Assessments, there are five steps for anyone undertaking a Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment. These are:

Identify the Fire Hazards

Identify the Persons at Risk

Evaluate, Remove and Reduce Risks

Record, Plan and Train through detailed documentation

Review


A Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment should factor in the industry specific demands of a holiday let, whilst also ensuring that the fundamental requirements of fire safety are present and correct.

For example, checking for appropriate smoke alarms in the correct places, ensuring fire and evacuation procedures are easily accessible, and making sure all emergency lighting is working as intended.

When is a Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment Required?

A Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment is required when someone pays to stay in your property, or a part of a property, but does not live there permanently.

Any property which provides sleeping accommodation for a maximum of 10 persons; including holiday let homes, cottages, yurts, lodges and glamping pods etc, is classed as small paying guest accommodation.

If you own any of these, and rent them out short-term to holiday goers, then you are covered by the Fire Safety Order, and you therefore are responsible for protecting all guests and relevant people in your premises.

It is generally advised that a Fire Risk Assessment should be done at least once a year, however, if you undergo any significant changes to your premises, such as renovations or alterations which change the occupancy levels, you should also have a new FRA done by a competent person.

Who can perform a Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment?

Fire Safety compliance in any property is the duty of the ‘Responsible Person‘. This is commonly the premises owner, manager or landlord.

Therefore, if you own or oversee a Holiday Let property, you must ensure that you are compliant, and your premises is safe and ensuring that a Fire Risk Assessment happens is very much a part of this.

Regulation states that the assessment must be done by a Competent Person. This must be someone who has the relevant knowledge and attributes to ensure that the assessment is done correctly, and that any appropriate actions are highlighted.

How can UK Fire Consultants Help?

UK Fire Consultants have a team of fully-trained Fire Risk Assessors who specialise in providing comprehensive fire risk assessment services across the whole of UK.

If you want to rid yourself of the stress of compliance, and put your Holiday Let into the hands of trusted professionals, get in touch with us today.

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