Emergency Lights & Smoke Alarms.

Sparkingchip:

It depends on the fire risk assessment, it is commercial premises.

One of these?

Holiday Let Cottage Fire Risk Assessment Template (schofields.ltd.uk)


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It is a legal requirement?

When it comes to the law, holiday cottages are required to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005 . The law requires you to undertake a fire risk assessment, identify any potential fire risks and act on the findings to ensure the fire precautions are sufficient to protect guests.


There are thousands of people operating through AirBnB and other platforms totally ignoring the legal requirements.

Sparkingchip:

That looks like what you need to refer the owners to, they can pay someone to do the assessment for them.

 

It is a legal requirement?

When it comes to the law, holiday cottages are required to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005 . The law requires you to undertake a fire risk assessment, identify any potential fire risks and act on the findings to ensure the fire precautions are sufficient to protect guests.


There are thousands of people operating through AirBnB and other platforms totally ignoring the legal requirements.

Thanks. I advised the owners today. They contacted the holiday cottage rental company that they will use to advertise the holiday house. The rental company suggested that interlinked smoke alarms were essential. I have done my bit, now we shall see the results. The owners seem rather casual about things. They did agree to basic emergency lighting though. The types and extent of smoke alarms is yet to be determined.


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Sparkingchip:

There are thousands of people operating through AirBnB and other platforms totally ignoring the legal requirements.

Did AirBnB once 'cos it was really conveniently situated. It was cold and the breakfast in a cupboard was nutritious, but unexciting. Travelodge much better!

Sparkingchip:

I would suggest category LD2 with alarms in all rooms except bathrooms, the same as a HMO.

Thanks, I might suggest wireless linked alarms if permissible, to save wiring.


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whjohnson:

Not sure if this is correct, but I would check to see if wireless alarms are permitted to be used. I thought of doing similar only to be told that they could only be used in commercial premsis such as shops. This was a couple of years ago and came from the local fire officer.

Thanks,


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