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Fire Risk Assessments for Holiday Lets & Short-Term Rentals
Holiday Lets & Fire Risk Assessments
Stay compliant. Protect your guests. Keep your bookings live.
If you rent out a holiday home, Airbnb, or short-term let in the UK, you are legally responsible for fire safety under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Most insurance policies – and many booking platforms – now require a valid, written fire risk assessment.
At Riverbank Solutions, we provide fast, professional fire risk assessments for holiday lets of all types. Our reports are clear, compliant, and accepted by local authorities, insurers, and platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com.
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment?
You are the Responsible Person if you:
- Let a property to paying guests (even occasionally)
- Use Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com or similar
- Rent second homes or annexes
- Host guests in shepherd’s huts, cabins, pods or glamping units
Whether you rent a cottage, a barn conversion, or a beach hut, UK fire safety law applies – and you must have a documented fire risk assessment.
Risks & Hazards
Once the fire hazards have been identified, appropriate measures must be implemented to reduce the risk to life from fire. These measures may include installing smoke detection and firefighting equipment, providing clear escape routes, and ensuring that guests are aware of fire safety procedures. Electrical, gas and fire safety equipment must also be checked regularly to ensure that they remain in good working condition.
It is crucial to review and update fire risk assessments regularly to ensure that they remain relevant and effective in reducing the risk to life from fire. This is especially important if any changes have been made to the property or its use.
What's Included in the Assessment
- Site visit by a qualified fire risk assessor
- Hazard identification and risk scoring
- Review of alarms, escape routes & lighting
- Assessment of heating, cooking & electrical risks
- Fire door and extinguisher checks
- Fire escape planning for guests
- Clear, prioritised action plan
- Fully written report for legal and insurance use
Damage Limitations
Fire Risk assessment service
In addition to conducting a fire risk assessment and implementing measures to reduce the risk of fire, owners of short term holiday lets should provide clear and concise fire safety information to their guests. This information should include instructions on what to do in the event of a fire, such as how to raise the alarm and where to find fire safety equipment. Guests should also be made aware of the property’s escape routes and any other relevant fire safety procedures.
In conclusion, the safety of guests should always be a top priority for owners of short term holiday lets. By conducting a fire risk assessment, implementing appropriate measures to reduce the risk of fire, and providing clear fire safety information to guests, owners can help ensure the safety of their guests and protect their property from damage or destruction due to fire.
