Why Fire Risk Assessments Matter in Blackpool
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, anyone responsible for a non-domestic building, guest accommodation, or shared rented housing must have a current fire risk assessment. In Blackpool, that includes a huge number of former guest houses now split into HMOs, along with hotels, guest houses still trading, and shops along the Promenade and town centre.
Blackpool’s fire safety record in the hotel and guest house trade has come under real scrutiny. In June 2020, the owner of the Cornhill Hotel on the Promenade was given a suspended sentence at Preston Crown Court after inspectors found the fire alarm switched off with guests present, inadequate escape routes, and guests still staying after a prohibition notice was served. Fire officials said a fire there would have been “highly likely to have led to widespread loss of life”. Read the case. It’s the clearest illustration of why a proper assessment isn’t optional in a town built on guest accommodation.
Contact us if you’re not sure whether your property needs one.
Our Fire Safety Services in Blackpool
We offer the full range of fire safety services for landlords, hoteliers and property managers across Blackpool.
Fire Risk Assessment
A full inspection covering fire hazards, people at risk, and the condition of escape routes and safety equipment, with a clear written report and action plan. More on our Fire Risk Assessment service.
Fire Assessment Certificate
Once recommended work is complete, we issue a certificate confirming compliance, which supports insurance, licensing and council inspections. Details of our Fire Assessment Certificate service.
Fire Safety Inspection
A focused check of alarms, extinguishers, signage and exit routes, useful for ongoing safety management between full assessments. More on Fire Safety Inspections.
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment in Blackpool?
You’ll need a valid fire risk assessment if you’re responsible for:
- HMOs and converted guest houses
- Hotels and holiday lets
- Shops, cafés and takeaways
- Offices and licensed premises
- Community buildings and places of worship
Landlords in Blackpool’s selective licensing area should take particular note: since April 2025, around 7,000 privately rented properties across Bloomfield, Brunswick, Claremont, Talbot, Tyldesley, Warbreck, Waterloo and Victoria wards need a licence, with fire safety one of the conditions checked. Non-compliance can mean fines of up to £40,000. We can carry out your assessment ahead of an application or renewal.
How the Process Works
Step 1 – Book Your Assessment
Use our contact form or call us, and we’ll arrange a visit at a time that suits your property.
Step 2 – On-Site Inspection
An assessor visits your Blackpool property, checks it against current fire safety standards, and notes any issues found.
Step 3 – Report and Certification
You’ll receive your written report within 48 hours. Once any actions are complete, we issue your Fire Assessment Certificate.
