Fire Risk Assessment
Responsible person having control of the premises:
George Reid
Address of premises:
Glangwili Mansion
Llanllawddog
Carmarthenshire SA32 7JE
Number of floors: 2 Number of rooms: 3
Construction: Standard Block and stone walls with timber slated roof.
Date of fire risk assessment: 1 st October 2023
Date of previous fire risk assessment: Updates 21 st January 2021
Suggested date for review: 1 st October 2024
Fire hazards and controls
Are fixed electrical installations inspected and tested every 5 years?
Yes
Are electrical appliances periodically inspected and tested?
Yes PAT
Is the use of trailing leads and adaptors avoided where possible?
Yes
Are gas appliances inspected and tested every 12 months?
N/a No Active Gas Appliances
Is smoking permitted on the premises?
No
Are suitable arrangements in place for those who wish to smoke?
Yes
Are the premises adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access?
Yes
Are combustible materials, waste and refuse bins stored safely clear of the premises or in purpose-built compounds/rooms?
Yes
Are fixed heating systems subject to periodic maintenance?
Yes
Are portable heaters subject to periodic inspection and used safely?
Yes
Are there adequate fire precautions in the use of open fires and log burners? e.g. regular chimney
sweeping
N/a No open Fires . No chimneys.
Are adequate measures taken to prevent fires from cooking equipment?
Yes - No Deep Fat friers – Only Air Friers and Induction Hob.
Are filters and ductwork subject to regular cleaning?
Yes
Is the standard of housekeeping adequate to avoid the accumulation of combustible materials and waste e.g. from tumble dryers?
Yes
Are combustible materials kept separate from ignition and heat sources?
Yes
Is it ensured that all contractors who undertake work on the premises are competent and qualified?
Yes
Are suitable measures in place to address the fire hazards associated with the use and storage of
dangerous substances?
N/a We don’t store any hazardous materials in the building.
Are there any other significant fire hazards in the premises?
No
Fire protection measures
Are all escape routes kept clear of obstructions to enable people to escape safely?
Yes
Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?
Yes - Full opening windows on first floor and exit via main doorway operated by Thumb Turn.
Are distances to final exits considered reasonable?
Yes
Do the walls and structures protecting the stairway and escape routes provide an adequate level of fire resistance?
Yes, Stairwell is protected by fireproofed lining.
Is the fire resistance of doors to stairways and escape routes considered adequate?
Yes - Fire doors with smoke intumescent strips and closers.
Where necessary, are doors fitted with suitable self-closing devices that close the doors effectively?
Yes
Are there adequate levels of artificial lighting provided in the escape routes?
Yes – Fully integrated emergency Lighting – mains powered with 24 hour battery back up.
Where necessary, has a reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting been provided?
Yes - Throughout the bedrooms, bathrooms, public rooms and corridors.
Where necessary, is a reasonable standard of fire exit and fire safety signs provided?
Yes – in accordance to fire officer inspection.
Are smoke and/or heat alarms/detectors provided and is the extent and coverage considered adequate?
Yes – Detectors in all rooms and public spaces. Mains powered.
Is there a reasonable provision of firefighting equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blankets)?
Yes – Annual inspection contract in place.
All Bedrooms have smoke detectors. Corridors and stairwells are protected by
detectors as are public spaces – dining room and guest lounge area. Heat
detectors in Kitchen area.
Fire Extinguishers in halls and entrance area and Fire Blanket in kitchen area as
suggested by our approved contractor.
Management of fire safety
Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and documented?
Yes
Is the information on fire safety and the action to take in the event of a fire given to guests?
Yes – on arrival – verbally. Directed to fire notices and information in rooms.
Are any staff members given regular instruction and training on the action to take in the event of a fire?
Yes - Business is operated by self and wife, Both fully conversant with fire evacuation routes etc.
Are frequent checks carried out to ensure exit routes are kept clear and fire exits remain easily openable?
Yes
Are periodic checks carried out on fire doors to ensure they remain in good condition and close
effectively?
Yes
Are domestic smoke and heat alarms tested at least monthly? Include CO alarms in testing.
Yes
Where fitted, are weekly testing and six-monthly servicing routines in place for the fire detection and
alarm system?
Yes – Regular Testing and checks by our approved contractor.
Where fitted, are monthly and annual testing routines in place for the emergency escape lighting?
Yes
Where provided, are fire extinguishers subject to annual maintenance?
Yes
Are records of testing and maintenance maintained?
Yes
Annual inspection by our approved contractor. Records of all inspections are
kept. Use approved signage which is purchased through our provider.
