Fire Risk Assessment

Fire Risk Assessment for Livermore Farm Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

There are no combustible materials, flammable liquids or gases stored on the premises
All portable electrical equipment is inspected regularly and fitted with correctly rated fuses
Electrical wiring is inspected periodically by a competent person
The use of extension leads is kept to a minimum
All flexes are run in safe places where they will not be damaged
All upholstery of furniture is in good condition and flame proof
All rubbish is contained
No smoking on the premises or in the immediate vicinity of the building is permitted. This is monitored
There are an adequate number of regularly serviced fire extinguishers throughout the house and a fire blanket in kitchen
Battery operated smoke alarms, where fitted, are checked weekly when the rooms are let. Audibility is satisfactory and will wake guests
The travel distance is within the distance quoted in the guidance
Guests are requested to turn off any appliance in standby mode, when not in use
The bedroom in the bed and breakfast has no security lock; the kitchen door (the main exit) is locked at night time because it leads onto the road. The property cannot be insured unless the main entrance is locked. There is a key available for guests’ use
At no time will the house be unoccupied at night time
Guests are given written information on safety procedures and also informed verbally
Emergency lighting is filled in the hallways to facilitate exit in the case of power failure.
This assessment will be reviewed annually

Mr. Stephen Smith carried out this assessment on 15 October 2009, the next review is due on or before 15 October 2010.

The premises to which this report refers is:

Livermore Farm

Aylesbeare

Exeter

Devon

EX5 2DH