Does a one-chair hairdresser legally need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to every non-domestic premises, regardless of size. A one-chair salon still uses heated electrical appliances (straighteners, tongs, dryers), chemicals and has members of the public on the premises — so a suitable and sufficient assessment is a legal requirement, not optional.

What should a salon fire risk assessment cover?

It must cover your heated appliances and how they are switched off and stored, socket loading (salons routinely run many high-wattage devices on shared circuits), chemical and aerosol storage, the single escape route through a compact floorplate, and housekeeping around styling chairs and trolleys. We give you a written action plan tied to the RRO 2005.

How quickly can a hairdresser get the assessment done?

Most salons use our Fast Track tier (£199) with same-week appointments and the report delivered within 48 hours. You can book online in minutes and the assessor confirms a time that suits your salon's quiet period.

What are the main fire risks in cosmetics & toiletries manufacturers?

The key fire risks we assess in cosmetics & toiletries manufacturers premises are: Heated appliances (straighteners, tongs, hairdryers) left on; Chemical storage (bleach, peroxide, aerosols, alcohol-based products); Electrical load & socket overloading on shared circuits; Compact floorplate & single escape route; Treating & styling chairs obstructing evacuation; Extraction & ventilation of flammable vapours. Our assessor inspects each of these against how your premises are actually used, then gives you a prioritised, RRO 2005-aligned action plan.

Do hairdressers and beauty salons need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. Any business premises — including a salon, barbershop or beauty room — must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under Article 9 of the RRO 2005. Even a small salon with one chair has heated electrical equipment and chemical products that create real ignition and fire-spread risk.

What fire risks are specific to a hair or beauty salon?

The main risks are heated appliances (straighteners, tongs, hairdryers) left switched on between clients, overloaded sockets feeding multiple devices, and flammable chemicals such as bleach, peroxide, aerosols and alcohol-based sanitisers. Our assessment gives you practical control measures for each.

How much does a salon fire risk assessment cost?

Most salons, barbershops and beauty rooms qualify for our Fast Track tier at £199, with same-week appointments available. Larger premises or those with multiple treatment rooms may move to Standard (from £549). The quote form confirms your exact price.

Cosmetics & Toiletries Manufacturers Fire Risk Assessment in Bristol

Built for Cosmetics & Toiletries Manufacturers

Chemical & electrical risk • Small-premises fast track • Same-week visits

Reviewed by Chris Banks, Commercial Director & NEBOSH-qualified assessor · Last reviewed October 2026

Hair and beauty salons carry a distinctive fire-risk profile: heated appliances, chemicals and electrical equipment run continuously in compact, often poorly-ventilated spaces. A fire risk assessment for a salon must cover straighteners, hairdryers and clippers left on between clients, chemical storage, and a clear escape route through what is usually a small floorplate. HawkSwift's fast-track salon assessments are written for exactly these premises and delivered within 48 hours. This page is tailored specifically to cosmetics & toiletries manufacturers premises.

Cosmetics and toiletries manufacturing environments face heightened fire risks due to the storage and handling of flammable liquids, such as ethanol, isoparaffins, and silicones, alongside combustible packaging materials like paper and plastic. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure safe storage protocols and adequate ventilation to prevent vapour accumulation. A competent assessor will specifically verify that bulk flammable liquid stores are kept in fire-resistant cabinets with spill containment, and that separation distances are maintained between high-hazard production zones and packing areas.

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Scope of Review

What We Check for Cosmetics & Toiletries Manufacturers

Every assessment is tailored to the real risks of your premises type.

01Heated appliances (straighteners, tongs, hairdryers) left on

02Chemical storage (bleach, peroxide, aerosols, alcohol-based products)

03Electrical load & socket overloading on shared circuits

04Compact floorplate & single escape route

05Treating & styling chairs obstructing evacuation

06Extraction & ventilation of flammable vapours

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