Property type
Hotel and Guest House Fire Risk Assessments
For hotels, guest houses, serviced accommodation and bed-and-breakfast premises.
Who is normally responsible?
Operators have duties to guests, staff and visitors; building owners may share duties for structure and shared services.
Common fire risks
- Sleeping occupants unfamiliar with the building
- Laundry, kitchens and plant rooms
- Compartmentation, fire doors and alarm coverage
What an assessor typically reviews
- Bedroom escape strategy and fire-door condition
- Alarm, detection and emergency lighting
- Guest information, night procedures and staff training
What to prepare
- Room numbers and occupancy profile
- Fire alarm zone charts and maintenance records
- Policies for night cover and assisted evacuation
When to review
Review after refurbishment, room-use changes, alarm changes, ownership changes or a significant incident.
Request an assessment quote
Provide the property details and consent needed for review and potential independent provider matching.
Related guides
Fire Risk Assessment Cost
What affects the cost of a UK fire risk assessment and what information helps an assessor quote accurately.
Fire Risk Assessment Legal Requirements
A practical overview of fire risk assessment duties for UK non-domestic and common-part premises.
Fire Risk Assessment Checklist
A plain-English preparation checklist before arranging a fire risk assessment.
Next step
Ready to arrange a fire risk assessment?
Book online when the scope, price and fulfilment route are clear, or request a tailored quote where professional scoping is needed.
An assessor is not treated as appointed until they accept the assignment.