Guidance

Making your small paying guest accommodation safe from fire

How to comply with fire safety law for those responsible for safety in paying guest accommodation in small premises.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 30 March 2023

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This guide is for people responsible for fire safety in paying guest accommodation that has:

• a simple layout
• limited fire risks
• a small number of bedrooms designated as guest sleeping accommodation for short-term lets

For example, a small bed and breakfast, guest house or self-catering accommodation.

It includes:

• guidance on complying with fire safety law
• a fire risk assessment checklist

For other types of paying guest accommodation, use the fire safety risk assessment: sleeping accommodation guide.

This guide has been published by the Secretary of State under Article 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to assist responsible persons in meeting their duties under the FSO.

Published 30 March 2023