Fire Risk Assessment
1 IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS
Mains Gas Boiler
Mains Gas Hob
Electrical Appliances/Sockets
Equipment not owned by Proprietors
Smoking
Outdoor Cooking Facilities
Furnishings
Arson
2 IDENTIFY THE PEOPLE AT RISK
Guests staying at the cottage
Proprietors during periods of cleaning and maintenance
Trades people during periods of cleaning and maintenance
3 EVALUATE THE RISK FROM THE HAZARDS
Mains Gas Boiler was installed January 2022.
Main Gas Hob was installed January 2022. A weekly check is made on the 4 hob burners.
The Electric Double Oven/Grill was installed January 2022.
All electrical appliances are regularly checked for wear and tear or mal-function. There are ample sockets so the use of adapters/and or extension leads is not necessary.
There is a USB socket in the kitchen.
Guests are asked not to leave phone/computer chargers plugged in whilst un-attended
Portable heaters owned by guests are not permitted
Any electrical equipment owned by guests must be in good working order
There is a total NO-SMOKING/NO VAPING policy in the cottage and garden. It is clearly stated on all advertising, in the Terms & Conditions and in the Guest Information pack in the cottage. If people wish to smoke/vape they must leave the premises and garden.
Outdoor cooking, i.e. barbeques are only allowed well away from the cottage
The sofas adhere to fire regulations
A review has been made of possible arson attacks
Waste bins are non-flammable. The refuse bin is stored well away from the premises.
The filters in the Cooker extractor fan are regularly cleaned.
All contractors employed to undertake work in the house are competent and qualified.
There are no dangerous substances stored on the premises.
4 RECORD THE FINDINGS
A copy of the Fire Risk Assessment is held at the cottage in the Guest Information pack
A Copy of the Fire Risk Assessment will be made available prior to a booking upon request
A copy of the Boiler Service Agreement is held in the Guest Information pack
5 FIRE PRECAUTIONS
New Smoke Alarms were installed in November 2012 and are situated on each floor and are tested weekly where possible
A Carbon Monoxide detector was installed 6th April 2013 and is on the ground floor and is tested weekly where possible
There is a Fire Blanket situated in the kitchen
There is a Fire Extinguisher situated behind the cupboard door in the Dining area
The Mains Electric Circuit Breaker is located in the Hall near to the front door
The Gas Isolation Point is in the cupboard underneath the window in the lounge. If access to this cupboard is required please phone 07485 158096
The Electric Supply point is in the cupboard underneath the window in the lounge
A Composite Back door was fitted 19th April 2013. A Composite inner Front door was fitted in 2023. Both are fully compliant with regards to security and fire safety
The outer front door was fitted with Yale type deadlocks in 2017. It does not need a key to open it from the inside and conforms to the fire regulations at the time.
6 REVIEW ASSESSMENT AND REVISE WHEN NECESSARY
An annual review will take place and a record kept of date completed. Revisions will be made when necessary and dates recorded
7 OTHER INFORMATION
Fire & Police Emergency 999
Non-Emergency 111
David & Barbara Newton: 017687 76347 – 07485 158096 – 07483 285757
Document Updated 15th September 2023
APPENDIX TO ACCOMPANY FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
ESCAPE ROUTES
Ground Floor:
Back Door from Kitchen into garden
Patio Door from Dining area into garden
Front Door from Hall onto Poplar Street
Lounge Window onto Poplar Street
First Floor:
Window from Single Bedroom onto flat roof
Or onto Ground Floor and escape as above
Second Floor:
Down stairs to First Floor then exit as above
All escape routes must be kept clear of obstructions to enable people to escape safely.
All doors and windows are easily opened in the event of a fire.
There is no emergency escape lighting. Please be aware at all times the location of the torch. This can be on your mobile ‘phone.
There are no fire exit signs. Please familiarise yourself of routes of escape.
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE BREAKING OUT
The safety of guests is a priority so in the event of a fire vacate the cottage as quickly as possible making sure everyone is accounted for
Telephone the Emergency services.
The address of the cottage is: 12 POPLAR STREET, KESWICK, CUMBRIA, CA12 5BW
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A suggested meeting place would be in the Market Square if leaving the premises at the front of the house or on the central Car Park if leaving the premises at the rear of the house.
Do not re-enter the cottage to retrieve personal belongings.
YOU MUST ADVISE THE OWNERS IF THERE IS A FIRE.– 07485 158096
Document updated 15th September 2023