Sectors
Fire Safety & DSEAR Consultancy for Hotels & Hospitality
Hotels and hospitality premises are classified as sleeping risk premises under UK fire safety legislation, which imposes heightened obligations on responsible persons. Guests may be unfamiliar with the premises and evacuation routes — making robust fire precautions, clear signage, staff training and compartmentation essential.
Key fire and DSEAR considerations
Fire risk assessments for hotels and hospitality premises require particular attention to sleeping risk — the increased hazard posed when occupants are asleep and may not respond immediately to an alarm. The assessment must consider whether the evacuation strategy, compartmentation and detection arrangements are appropriate for the numbers of guests and the nature of the building.
Kitchen and catering operations introduce additional fire hazards, including cooking appliances, grease extraction systems and the use of LPG or gas. These must be assessed alongside the general premises risks.
Fire doors in hotel corridors, bedrooms and back-of-house areas are critical to compartmentation and the protection of escape routes. A professional fire door survey alongside the fire risk assessment provides a comprehensive picture of passive fire protection compliance.
Sector-specific risks
- Sleeping risk — guests unfamiliar with the building and escape routes
- Compartmentation between bedrooms, corridors and back-of-house areas
- Kitchen and catering fire hazards
- Fire doors — condition, self-closing and gap tolerances
- Staff fire warden training and evacuation coordination
- Emergency lighting coverage throughout all areas
- Complex building layouts and multiple means of escape
Common questions — Hotels & Hospitality
Request a quote for Hotels & Hospitality
Submit an enquiry with details of your premises. A member of the team will review the information and get in touch to discuss the scope and approach.