Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessments

Protect your property & ensure your guests are safe

If you operate a holiday let, short-term accommodation or self-catering property, you are legally required to carry out a holiday let fire risk assessment. By doing so you not only safeguard your guests, but also protect your business, reputation and compliance with UK fire-safety law.

Why holiday home fire safety matters

Premises such as holiday cottages, lodges, shepherd-hut style accommodation, Airbnb-type stays or glamping pods fall under fire-safety regulations because they provide paying guest sleeping accommodation.

Failure to undertake a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment can lead to enforcement action, invalid insurance claims or serious safety risks. Guests unfamiliar with the layout of the property may be at greater risk. 

Our assessment helps identify hazards, design safe escape routes and implement suitable fire-detection and warning systems.

At Ignis Risk Management, our team of experts are on hand to provide specialist advice and proactive solutions for a variety of holiday home settings.

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What does our service include?

When you commission a holiday let fire risk assessment with us, we provide a full-service package tailored for short-stay accommodation:

  • On-site inspection of the property layout, sleeping rooms, living areas, kitchens, stairways and escape routes

  • Identification of ignition sources (heaters, cooking appliances, electrical items) and fuels (furnishings, waste, decorations) that may elevate fire risk

  • Review of fire-detection & warning systems such as hard-wired interlinked smoke/heat alarms, carbon monoxide detectors where require)

  • Assessment of escape route integrity, fire doors, emergency lighting, signage and guest-orientation features

  • Evaluation of vulnerabilities (for example mobility issues, children or unfamiliar visitors) and guest-centric instructions and signage

  • A written, compliant Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) report detailing findings, corrective actions, a prioritised “action plan” and evidence of due diligence

  • Ongoing review recommendations to ensure your property remains compliant and safe — especially after any changes (layout modifications, new furnishings, rental model) to your holiday let.

Why choose us?

We specialise in fire-risk assessments for holiday-let and short-stay accommodation, so we understand the unique challenges your property type presents.

Our team are accredited, experienced and stay up to date with regulatory changes so you receive not just a checklist, but practical, commercial advice to reduce costs and risk. We provide clear reporting and support you through implementing any remedial works, making sure the process is straightforward and transparent.

Frequently asked questions

Does my holiday let need a fire risk assessment?

Yes — if your property is let through any short-term accommodation model (holiday let, serviced apartment, glamping pod), you fall under fire-safety legislation and must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out.

While it may appear simple to carry out a fire risk assessment on your own, the law requires that it be completed by a competent person. With new regulations becoming more complex, engaging an accredited professional is the most reliable and time-efficient way to ensure your holiday let fully complies with fire-safety requirements.

 You should review your holiday let fire risk assessment annually, or immediately if you make significant changes (layout, furnishings, rental model) to your property.

You’ll receive the written FRA, and our team will support you in implementing the action plan. This may include upgrading alarms, improving doors or escape routes, or updating guest instructions. Maintaining records and evidence of checks is essential.

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Protect your property, your guests and your business with a professional holiday let fire risk assessment from Ignis Risk Management. Contact us today for a free enquiry and let us guide your property to full compliance and peace of mind.

Email: info@ignisrisk.co.uk
Call us: 01473 561135

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