VisitEngland - Fire Risk Assessment 

  Address of Property Assessed:      	Orchard Barn, Woodhayes, Luppitt, Honiton EX14 4TP 
 	
  Person Undertaking the Assessment - Name:      	Fiona Page-Turner 
 	
  - Position:      	Owner 
 	
  Date of Assessment:      	29.01.20
 	
Fire Risk Assessment 

 

Step 1 - Identify Fire Hazards and Fire Risks. 

1.1 Sources of ignition 

a) Electrical - wiring and appliances 

All electrical wiring has been checked by a qualified contractor within last year 
  There are no trailing cables, overloaded sockets, adapters, extension leads, damage to cables, scorched, cracked or loose sockets/switches. 
  Fuseboard/circuit breakers are in good condition and labelled correctly 
  All applicances are in good condition with undamaged cables 
  All electrical appliances have been checked and labelled as such by a qualified electrician (Delves, Honiton) 
  All appliances have been labelled to show date of last test 

b) Cooking - especially deep-fat frying 

There are instructions for the safe use of cooker in file provided in the information for guests 
  Extraction hoods and vents are regularly cleaned and free from grease 

c) Smoking 

There is a strict 'no smoking' policy in the property 

d) Candles 

No candlesticks or candles are provided.

e) Heaters and boilers 

The heating is from a ground source heat pump 
  All heaters are new and in good condition 
  There are no freestanding heaters 

f) Open fires 

There are no open fires 

g) Others 

There is a woodburning stove 
 Paper and wood are provided 
The woodburner stands on a piece of stone to catch any burning embers and avoid them making contact with the floor 
There is a metal ash bucket provided 

1.2. Fuel present 

Newspaper, basket of wood provided. Further wood is stored away from the property 

h) Elements of structure 

The floors are made of non-combustible timber 
  The walls are made of stone and also non-combustible 
  There is no other combustible wall or ceiling lining material 

i) Furniture and furnishings 

The furniture and furnishings comply with furniture and furnishing regulations 

j) Domestic waste 

Domestic waste should be removed by guests from the property daily and is kept away from sources of ignition 

k) Other items - e.g. petrol for lawnmowers, cleaning materials etc 

No highly flammable liquids or substances are kept on the premises 

1.3. Activities that might cause a fire, including work processes/procedures etc. 

A barbeque is provided at a safe distance from the house. 

Step 2 - Identify Persons at Risk. 

2.1 Number of guests 

The property has three bedrooms and is suitable for 6 persons (adults and/or children) 
   
  There are steps down to the property, which is also based over 3 floors with two sets of staircases so we do not anticipate that disabled persons will find it suitable to stay. There are banisters alongside all staircases to provide help for the less mobile. 

2.2. Number of staff/employees 

There are no employees under 18 

Step 3 - Evaluate the Risks. 

3.1. Means of escape 

a) Detail the type of property: 

The property is a three-storey converted barn 
There are escape ladders for the velux windows on the second and third floors and this is clearly indicated to all guests in the documentation provided. 

b) Detail the number of exit doors and where they are: 

There is one main exit door which is outward opening. It is always easy to open and kept clear and available for use 

3.2. The fire alarm and fire detection 

c) Describe what fire alarm and fire detectors have been provided: 

There is a smoke alarm in the kitchen where the main risk of fire has been identified 

3.3. Fire fighting equipment 

d) Detail what fire extinguishers/blankets are provided and where they are. 

There is a fire blanket provided in the kitchen 

3.4. Escape lighting 

e) Detail areas covered by emergency lighting (if any): 

A torch is provided on the ground floor. There is security lighting outside the property which is activated by movement sensor.

3.5. Evacuation procedure 

f) Describe the evacuation procedures 

Guests on the ground floor may use the external door or escape from the windows (window keys are kept near locks). Guests on the first floor can reach the external door by descending the stairs if possible. They do not have to pass through the kitchen to reach this door. If it is not possible to use the stairs, a bedroom door can be closed to await help. The windows to all bedrooms are are reachable by a ladder and the windows both open wide enough for an adult to get through. There are escape ladders for the velux windows on the second and third floors.

Created: 5 April 2011