Fire Safety for Hotels

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At Pyrotec, we help hotels of all sizes meet their legal obligations and manage fire risks across every part of their building. As part of the LS Fire Group, we’re able to provide our trusted fire safety services to hotels across the UK with the help of our partner brands.

The importance of hotel fire safety

Hotel fire safety presents a unique set of challenges. With high levels of occupancy, 24/7 operations, commercial kitchens, and a constantly changing guest population – many of whom are unfamiliar with the building or may have accessibility needs – the risk of fire and its consequences is significant.

Failure to manage these risks can lead to devastating outcomes, including loss of life, serious injury, fines or prosecution, business closure, and reputational damage that’s hard to recover from.

Under UK fire safety legislation, the hotel owner, operator, or general manager is typically designated as the ‘responsible person’ under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You’re legally required to assess, manage, and regularly review the fire risks in your building, and ensure appropriate fire protection measures are in place.

Hotel fire risk assessment: What’s involved

A professionally conducted hotel fire risk assessment is the foundation of effective fire safety for hotels. It ensures that fire hazards are identified and controlled, while also meeting your legal duties as a responsible person.

A comprehensive fire risk assessment will cover:

Identifying fire hazards
Including kitchens, staff areas, laundry facilities, electrical rooms, heating equipment, and guest behaviours such as smoking or charging devices unsafely.

Identifying who’s at risk
Staff, guests, contractors, and visitors, including vulnerable individuals such as children, elderly guests, and those with disabilities.

Assessing existing fire safety infrastructure
Reviewing the presence and condition of detection systems, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and fire safety signage.

Evaluating escape routes
Checking that corridors, staircases, fire exits, and assembly points are accessible, well-lit, and clearly marked.

Documenting and action planning
Recording findings, recommending improvements, and setting a review schedule – at least annually, or when significant changes occur in the building or occupancy.

Fire regulations for hotels: Your compliance checklist

Understanding and meeting fire regulations for your hotel is critical, both for the safety of your guests and for legal protection.

Hotels in the UK must comply with following core legislation:

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Building Regulations (Approved Document B)
Fire Safety Act 2021 (especially for multi-storey premises or those with complex layouts)

This means that as the responsible person, you’re legally required to:

Conduct regular hotel fire risk assessments
Maintain all fire safety systems and equipment
Train staff in fire safety procedures and evacuation
Keep clear, up-to-date records of fire safety activity
Ensure guests are informed of evacuation routes and procedures

Common compliance measures include:

Routine fire alarm and extinguisher servicing
Staff induction and refresher training
Guest fire safety notices in rooms and public areas
Secure documentation and audit-ready records

Our hotel fire safety services

At Pyrotec, we specialise in delivering fire protection services tailored to the hospitality industry. Our team understands the unique risks of hotel environments and provides expert support to help you stay safe and compliant.

Our services include:

Hotel fire risk assessments – comprehensive assessments tailored to the layout, occupancy, and fire risks within your hotel.
Kitchen fire suppression systems ANSUL – these fixed installations are designed to detect and suppress kitchen fires swiftly using advanced extinguishing agents. These systems are tailored to combat kitchen fires effectively, minimising damage and allowing the kitchen to resume operations quickly after the fire is safely extinguished.
Fire alarm system installation and maintenance – BS 5839-compliant fire detection systems, heat and smoke detectors, and full maintenance packages.

Fire extinguisher supply and servicing – installation and servicing of foam, CO2, water, powder, and wet chemical extinguishers – all positioned for accessibility and risk type.
Emergency lighting and signage – ensuring corridors, stairwells, and exits are clearly marked and illuminated in the event of a power failure.
Fire doors and compartmentation solutions – installation, maintenance, and inspection of certified fire doors and fire-stopping measures to prevent smoke and flame spread.
Passive fire protection systems – fire stopping, cavity barriers, fire-resistant coatings, and other passive fire protection systems to contain fire and protect escape routes.
Fire safety training for hotel staff – evacuation procedures, extinguisher use, guest assistance protocols, and shift-specific training for day and night staff.

Special considerations in hospitality settings

Guest accommodation areas: Rooms must have working smoke detection, clear signage showing escape routes, and easily understood evacuation instructions. Fire doors must also be self-closing and in good condition.
Commercial kitchens and laundry: These high-risk areas must be equipped with fire suppression systems, extinguishers suitable for grease and electrical fires, and effective ventilation to reduce heat and smoke.
Public areas and corridors: Fire doors must remain unobstructed and in good working order. Corridors should be kept clear, with emergency lighting and sprinkler systems installed where required.
Staff training and evacuation drills: Fire safety training must be tailored to different roles and shift patterns, with regular drills conducted to ensure readiness despite staff turnover.
Guest communication: Clear communication is essential. Fire safety information must be accessible to all guests, including those with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. Translated materials or visual diagrams may be required depending on your clientele.

Whether you operate a small boutique hotel or a large chain with multiple floors and facilities, we can help you manage every aspect of fire safety for your hotel, so you can make sure you meet your legal obligations, protect your guests, and ensure your business remains safe and operational. Contact us today to book a hotel fire risk assessment, or to speak to one of our specialists.