Fire Safety for Small Paying Guest Accommodation

• Health and Safety
• Higher Education (non-degree)

Fire Safety for Small Paying Guest Accommodation

Learning Objectives

• Understand responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order
• Conduct a fire risk assessment for small paying guest accommodation
• Identify necessary fire safety measures
• Develop and communicate an effective emergency plan
• Understand requirements for fire detection systems and emergency lighting
• Recognize the importance of regular reviews and maintenance of fire safety equipment

What do you already know about fire safety in small paying guest accommodations?

Legal Requirements of the Fire Safety Order

Property owners must adhere to the Fire Safety Order
- Conduct and review fire risk assessment
- Ensure fire safety measures are in place
- Maintain fire safety equipment

Responsibilities of the Property Owner

Consider the needs of all guests in fire safety planning
- Provide appropriate smoke alarms and fire detection systems
- Communicate emergency procedures to guests

Conducting a Fire Risk Assessment

Identify fire hazards
- Decide on safety measures to prevent fire incidents

Implementing and Maintaining Fire Safety Measures

Considerations for vulnerable guests
- Emergency lighting
- Fire-fighting equipment provision and maintenance

Choosing and Maintaining Smoke Alarms and Fire Detection Systems

Interlinked smoke and heat alarms
- Requirements for emergency lighting

Developing Emergency Plans and Procedures for Guests

Communicate effective emergency plan
- Considerations for vulnerable guests

Requirements for Emergency Lighting

Lighting systems when main power supply fails

Provision and Maintenance of Fire-Fighting Equipment

Clear instructions for fire-fighting equipment

Key Definitions

Fire Safety Order: Regulation for guest protection
Fire risk assessment: Identify and prevent fire incidents
Interlinked smoke and heat alarms: Activate together
Emergency lighting: Operate during power failure
Vulnerable guests: Need special considerations

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