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• It is a legal requirement.
• Failure to act may lead to enforcement action, prosecution, fines and/or imprisonment.
• Moral duty of care to ensure the safety of your guests and visitors.
• To provide business continuity, and prevent the risk of damage to your business, and to your reputation.

Is my self-catering property covered by the law?

Yes. Any flat, house, cottage or caravan you rent out to others on a short-term arrangement or for a holiday is covered. It is your responsibility to carry out a risk assessment and put in place measures to protect anyone staying there.

Why do I have to carry out a risk assessment?

The law changed in 2006 because the Government believes that those who own or run businesses are the best people to understand and manage fire safety on their premises.

What happens if I don’t do an assessment?

You are breaking the law, and you could be putting people’s lives at risk. The point of a risk assessment is to reduce the risks and plan how to keep people safe if there is a fire.

If you fail to do this, you are putting your guests, your property and your business at risk. You may be inspected by the Fire Service, as part of its responsibility to enforce the law or, someone staying with you or working for you may report you to them if they feel at risk.

• Property Risk Assessments 
• Covid-19 Risk Assessments
• PPE Assessments
• Fire Risk Assessments

Assessment Prices start from £80