Fire Safety for Holiday Lets, B&Bs & Small Guest Accommodation

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About Course

If you charge people to stay in a holiday cottage, flat, B&B or glamping pod in England, fire safety law applies – even for one night. This course is based on the Home Office guide for small paying guest accommodation and covers your duties as responsible person, the fire risk assessment, alarms, escape routes, guest information and the checks you need to keep up.

This course provides general awareness of fire safety guidance for small guest accommodation in England. It does not replace a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment or advice from your local fire and rescue service.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know when the Fire Safety Order applies to short-term and holiday lets Carry out and record a fire risk assessment for small guest accommodation Understand the expected standards for alarms, doors, escape routes and lighting Set up a practical testing and maintenance routine and guest information

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • When the law applies and your duties
  • Preventing fires and protecting escape
  • Guest information, checks and records

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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