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Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by admin<\/a><\/p>\n

\"NewFull length, written fire risk assessments<\/strong>, covering all aspects of fire safety<\/strong>, have become a legal requirement for properties offering sleeping accommodation to paying guests<\/strong> from the 1st<\/sup> October 2023<\/strong>. This means that all owners that let their property to guests, even for a single night, will need to have a full written Fire Risk Assessment, by law.<\/p>\n

Fire Safety Guidance for \u2018small paying guest accommodation\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fire Safety Guidance has been published by the Home Office that covers `small paying guest accommodation\u2019 which is defined as:<\/p>\n

`A single premises of ground floor, or ground floor and first floor, providing sleeping accommodation for a maximum of 10 persons, with no more than 4 bedrooms on the first floor (and not having an open plan kitchen)\u2019. Or `Individual flats (whether within a purpose-built block of flats or a house that has been converted into flats), other than unusually large flats.\u2019<\/p>\n

If your holiday letting property is in England<\/strong> the new guidance can be downloaded here:<\/p>\n

For owners of holiday lets located in Wales<\/strong> the new guidance can be downloaded here:<\/p>\n

The new guidance has been compiled following a review of best practice that should be adopted to meet obligations to comply with existing fire safety law. It was statutory from the 1st October 2023 and must be followed.<\/p>\n

What about larger or more complex accommodation in either England or Wales?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The updated guide on larger accommodation and properties that do not fit the Small Accommodation Guide as above, is a work in progress at the Home Office. Meanwhile for these larger properties that sleep more than 10 people, have more than 4 bedrooms, are over more than 2 floors or have an open plan kitchen, you need to base your fire precautions, and fire risk assessment on the existing guidance in: Fire Safety Risk Assessment \u2013 Sleeping Accommodation:<\/p>\n

Where can I find additional information on complying with Fire Safety?<\/h4>\n

The Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK (PASC UK<\/strong>) have produced a series of supplementary papers to help owners navigate making their property safe and legal, and writing their Fire Risk Assessments, as well as holding regular informative webinars on the subject. We would encourage all owners to read these papers and watch the webinars which are available on demand.<\/strong> Together they provide clarity on the New Fire Safety Guidance and can be found here:<\/p>\n

Fire safety regulations are in place across the UK to help keep your guests safe while holiday letting, which is why it\u2019s important to understand the changes.<\/p>\n

What you need to do next? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you haven\u2019t already done so, review the changes in the new fire safety guidance. Update your fire risk assessment and record it in writing. Highlight the actions that are required and form a plan to address them as soon as is practical.<\/p>\n

Resources and further information:<\/p>\n

If you own holiday letting property located in Scotland<\/strong>, your guidance can be found here:<\/p>\n

The information contained in this post is provided for informational purposes, and should not be construed as legal advice by Boshers.<\/p>\n

Boshers offer\u00a0specialist holiday home insurance<\/a>\u00a0to holiday let and cottage complex owners across the UK. If you need an insurance quote for your holiday let call us on\u00a001237 429444.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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