Fire risk assessment checklist – Small premises with paying guests
| Responsible person (e.g. employer) or person having control of the premises: | Eluned Williams | ||
| Address of premises: | The Coach House, Kerridge End Holiday Cottages, Rainow, Macclesfield, SK10 5TF | ||
| Number of floors: | 2 | Number of rooms: | 8 |
| Construction: | Kerridge Stone | ||
| Date of fire risk assessment: | 28/8/2023 | ||
| Date of previous fire risk assessment: | 31/03/2023 | ||
| Suggested date for review: | 28/8/2024 | ||
Fire hazards and controls
Are fixed electrical installations inspected and tested every 5 years?
Yes √ / No☐
Are electrical appliances periodically inspected and tested?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Is the use of trailing leads and adaptors avoided where possible?
Yes √No☐
Are gas appliances inspected and tested every 12 months?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Is smoking permitted on the premises?
Yes ☐ No√
Are suitable arrangements in place for those who wish to smoke?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Are the premises adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access?
Yes √ No☐
Are combustible materials, waste and refuse bins stored safely clear of the premises or in purpose-built compounds/rooms?
Yes √ No☐
Are fixed heating systems subject to periodic maintenance?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Are portable heaters subject to periodic inspection and used safely?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Are there adequate fire precautions in the use of open fires and log burners? e.g. regular chimney sweeping
N/a √ Yes ☐ No☐
Are adequate measures taken to prevent fires from cooking equipment? e.g. prohibiting deep fat fryers
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Are filters and ductwork subject to regular cleaning?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Is the standard of housekeeping adequate to avoid the accumulation of combustible materials and waste e.g. from tumble dryers?
Yes√No☐
Are combustible materials kept separate from ignition and heat sources?
Yes √ No☐
Is it ensured that all contractors who undertake work on the premises are competent and qualified?
Yes √ No☐
Are suitable measures in place to address the fire hazards associated with the use and storage of dangerous substances?
N/a √ Yes ☐ No☐
Are there any other significant fire hazards in the premises?
Yes ☐ No√
If the answer to the above question is yes, please list each hazard and any control measure to reduce the risk of fire, in the box below. If the answer to any question is no, include suitable action within the Action Plan.
Fire protection measures
Are all escape routes kept clear of obstructions to enable people to escape safely?
Yes √ No☐
Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?
Yes √ No☐
Are distances to final exits considered reasonable?
Yes √ No☐
Do the walls and structures protecting the stairway and escape routes provide an adequate level of fire resistance?
N/a ☐ Yes√No☐
Is the fire resistance of doors to stairways and escape routes considered adequate?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Where necessary, are doors fitted with suitable self-closing devices that close the doors effectively?
N/a √ Yes ☐ No☐
Are there adequate levels of artificial lighting provided in the escape routes?
Yes √ No☐
Where necessary, has a reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting been provided?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Where necessary, is a reasonable standard of fire exit and fire safety signs provided?
N/a ☐ Yes√No☐
Are smoke and/or heat alarms/detectors provided and is the extent and coverage considered adequate? Consider also CO alarms.
Yes √ No☐
Is there a reasonable provision of firefighting equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blankets)?
Yes √ No☐
Record brief details of the above measures in the box below. If the answer to any question is no, include suitable action within the Action Plan.
Management of fire safety
Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and documented?
Yes √No☐
Is the information on fire safety and the action to take in the event of a fire given to guests?
Yes √ No☐
Are any staff members given regular instruction and training on the action to take in the event of a fire?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Are frequent checks carried out to ensure exit routes are kept clear and fire exits remain easily openable?
Yes √ No☐
Are periodic checks carried out on fire doors to ensure they remain in good condition and close effectively?
Yes √ No☐
Are domestic smoke and heat alarms tested at least monthly? Include CO alarms in testing.
Yes √ No☐
Where fitted, are weekly testing and six-monthly servicing routines in place for the fire detection and alarm system?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
In self-catering premises, are all smoke/heat alarms (or fire detection and alarm systems, where fitted) tested at every changeover?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Where fitted, are monthly and annual testing routines in place for the emergency escape lighting?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Where provided, are fire extinguishers subject to annual maintenance?
N/a ☐ Yes √ No☐
Are records of testing and maintenance maintained?
Yes √ No☐
Record brief details of the above measures in the box below. If the answer to any question is no, include suitable action within the Action Plan.
Eluned Williams is responsible for the completion of the Fire Risk Assessment.
- Follow Building Regulations and renew equipment as necessary. PAT testing to be carried out by a qualified electrician on all electrical equipment/goods. Checked March 2023, next due for testing 2024.
- Gas check carried out by Corgi registered plumber annually. Certificate 30/3/2023
- Domestic Electrical Installation checked and report 27/2/2023
- We have ensured that all upholstery is fire retardant. Curtain linings are also fire retardant.
- There are no open fires and so no fuel stored on premises.
- Fire alarms are electronically connected and tested every week during cleaning process.
- Fire blanket and fire extinguisher next to gas hob, checked on cleaning to ensure that the indicator is in the green sector of the gauge.
- Heat detector installed in dining area. Carbon monoxide detector installed.
- Emergency lighting installed for night use in case of electrical failure and fire. This is regularly checked during cleaning process.
- Door gives access to outside with keypad entry and no lock restriction on exit; bedrooms have opening windows for escape.
- Having a no smoking and no candles policy reduces risk, confirmed by our insurance broker.
- 2 Torches are provided in the cottage for bedrooms for nigh use in case of electrical failure. Batteries are regularly checked during the cleaning process.
- Door on top floor gives access to outside, both bedrooms have opening window for escape to public areas as do the public areas.
- Deaf guard portable light/smoke detector for hard of hearing which is compatible to existing link system in cottage. Advertised on the booking schedule as no optional extra free of charge.
Action plan
If any of the above boxes are ticked with a ‘No’, the deficiencies should be described below, along with proposed action for rectification.
| Item | Deficiency | Proposed action | Timescale | Person responsible |