Fire Safety for Care Homes
Specialist fire risk assessments and fire door inspections for care homes, considering vulnerable occupants, staffing levels, evacuation arrangements, compartmentation and the practical realities of operating an occupied care environment.
Fire safety built around people as well as the building
Care homes can have residents who need assistance to respond or move to safety, so fire safety must reflect the actual people in the premises, staffing levels, evacuation strategy and condition of the building’s fire precautions.
Our assessments are designed to give care providers a clear picture of risk and a practical action plan, while dedicated fire door inspections provide detailed information on one of the most important parts of passive fire protection.
How we help
Focused inspections, practical reporting and clear next steps for the people responsible for fire safety.
Vulnerable Occupants
We consider how mobility, cognition, sensory impairment and other needs affect fire safety and evacuation planning.
Staffing & Evacuation
The assessment considers how staffing arrangements and procedures support the evacuation strategy in practice.
Compartmentation & Fire Doors
Fire doors and passive protection are especially important where evacuation may be progressive or take longer.
What a care-home assessment should consider
A professional review may consider fire detection, escape routes, fire doors, compartmentation, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, kitchens, laundries, plant areas, charging equipment, resident needs, staff training and management records.
The Home Office publishes specific fire-safety risk-assessment guidance for residential care premises. That guidance should be considered alongside the circumstances of the individual building and its residents.
Relevant services
Fire Risk Assessments
A building-specific assessment of hazards, people at risk, existing precautions and practical actions.
Fire Door Inspections
Detailed inspection and reporting on fire door condition, defects and remedial priorities.
Fire Safety Training
Practical staff and fire marshal training linked to your emergency procedures and fire risk assessment.
Related guidance
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