Fire Safety for Supported Living
Fire risk assessments and fire door inspections for supported living providers, considering resident needs, occupancy, building layout, evacuation arrangements, management controls and the way each property is used day to day.
Resident-focused fire safety for supported housing
Supported living covers a wide range of property types and support models, so there is no sensible one-size-fits-all fire-safety approach. The assessment needs to reflect the actual building, occupancy, resident needs, staffing or support arrangements and evacuation strategy.
We provide clear, property-specific assessments and practical reporting that helps providers understand what needs attention without turning the process into a generic tick-box exercise.
How we help
Focused inspections, practical reporting and clear next steps for the people responsible for fire safety.
Resident Needs
We consider whether residents may need support to recognise a fire, respond to an alarm or evacuate safely.
Property-Specific Risk
The report reflects the actual layout, escape routes, occupancy and fire precautions in the premises.
Clear Management Actions
Practical priorities help providers translate findings into repairs, procedures and ongoing management tasks.
Supported living can span different legal and building contexts
Supported housing and supported living can include self-contained homes, shared accommodation and buildings with communal areas. The relevant fire-safety duties depend on the premises and the degree of control held by landlords, providers, employers or other responsible parties.
Recent Building Safety Regulator research has also examined the fire-safety needs of supported housing, housing with care and nursing homes, reflecting the variety of specialised residential settings.
View the Building Safety Regulator research on specialised housing and care homes.
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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