Airbnb & Serviced Accommodation Fire Risk Assessments

Guests change every few days. The responsibility does not. Fire risk assessments for Airbnb properties, serviced accommodation and short-let portfolios across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

What we find

Guests do not know the building

Most occupants in a residential property learn the layout over time. Guests do not.

They arrive unfamiliar with the building, unaware of escape routes and often staying for only a short period. That changes the fire risk profile and creates responsibilities that differ from traditional residential accommodation.

ClearFire assesses short-let properties with guest behaviour in mind. Escape arrangements, fire safety information, sleeping accommodation and management procedures are reviewed together, helping hosts and operators understand where risks exist and what action may be required.

Guests do not know the building

What gets missed between bookings

Short stays, frequent turnover and remote management create a different set of fire safety challenges from traditional residential properties.

Inadequate guest information

Guests are provided with little or no fire safety information on arrival.

Unclear escape routes

Escape routes difficult to identify, obstructed or not communicated effectively to guests.

Missing detection coverage

Smoke detection arrangements incomplete or unsuitable for the layout of the property.

Fire door deficiencies

Doors altered, damaged or unable to provide the level of protection expected.

Poor emergency lighting

Escape routes reliant on normal lighting with limited provision during power loss.

Mixed-use occupation

Buildings containing a mix of residential, commercial or guest accommodation uses.

Appliance risks

Portable heaters, cooking appliances and electrical equipment creating avoidable hazards.

Record keeping gaps

Testing, inspections and maintenance records unavailable or incomplete.

Change of use issues

Properties operating differently from their original intended use without corresponding fire safety review.

Guest safety. Clearly documented.

Your assessment arrives as a signed PDF with a management summary, photographic evidence linked to every finding and a separate evidence appendix suitable for property owners, operators and insurers.
Findings are prioritised using the PAS 79-1 risk matrix, helping hosts and operators understand which actions require immediate attention and which can be planned over time.

P1

Immediate

Within 14 days · risk to life
P2

Short-term

Within 12 months · moderate
P3

Medium-term

Within 12 months · moderate
P4

Advisory

Best-practice · advisory
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Case Study

How we run multi-site fire compliance as one programme .

For clients with several buildings, we run every site to one report format, one assessor relationship and one annual review cycle, so your responsible person and insurer see a consistent evidence trail across the whole portfolio.

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Airbnb assessment needed this week? We can move fast.

Tell us about the property and we'll confirm scope and availability within one working hour. Kevin or Jon on site, signed report within 24 hours of invoice paid.

Everything you need to know about Airbnb and serviced accommodation fire risk assessments

Still have questions?

If you're unsure what applies to your property, speak directly with the assessors who carry out the work. You'll get practical guidance based on the accommodation you operate.

The answer depends on the type of property, how it is operated and the areas under your control. Many short-term accommodation providers have fire safety responsibilities that should be reviewed.

Yes. Occupancy patterns, management arrangements and building layouts can create different fire safety considerations.

Guests should be able to identify escape routes, understand emergency procedures and access relevant fire safety information during their stay.

Yes. Detection arrangements form an important part of the assessment and are reviewed alongside other fire safety measures.

Common findings include inadequate guest information, escape route issues, missing detection coverage and record-keeping gaps.

Yes. Operators managing several properties can instruct assessments across their accommodation portfolio.

Insurers may request documentation relating to fire safety arrangements, risk management and property compliance.

Review frequency depends on changes to the building, occupancy arrangements and previous assessment findings.

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