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.

How does a hospice assessment handle oxygen and medical equipment?

We specifically assess oxygen storage and use, medical electrical equipment, and the practical evacuation of bed-bound or palliative patients, then set out clear, achievable recommendations your team can implement.

Do care homes need a specialist fire risk assessment?

Yes. Because residents sleep on the premises and many cannot self-evacuate, care homes are 'sleeping-risk' premises requiring an enhanced assessment. It must cover Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs), the evacuation strategy, night staffing, and compartmentation — far beyond a standard office assessment.

Will the report satisfy CQC and the Fire Authority?

Yes. Our care-home reports are written to meet the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, and current fire-safety guidance for residential care. They provide the documented evidence CQC inspectors and your Fire Authority expect to see.

How is care-home pricing worked out?

Care homes are priced on the Enhanced tiers by bed count and complexity: Enhanced from £849 (up to 30 beds), Enhanced Plus £949 (31–60 beds), Enhanced Large £1,199 (61–100 beds), and Enhanced Premium £1,499 (100+ beds or multi-building). Your exact price is confirmed instantly in the quote form.

Do you cover emollient creams and hoarding risks in care homes?

Yes. We specifically assess high-risk factors common in care settings: emollient (paraffin-based) creams that can render clothing and bedding highly flammable, oxygen use, mobility aids blocking escape routes, and the practical challenges of evacuating residents who cannot self-evacuate. Every recommendation is written for a real care-home environment, not a generic office.

Hospices Fire Risk Assessment in Doncaster

Built for Hospices

Sleeping-risk premises • CQC-ready • Evacuation strategy reviewed

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

Care homes are among the highest-risk premises for fire safety. Residents may be unable to evacuate without assistance, and a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment must account for sleeping accommodation, staffing levels at night, and a defensible progressive-horizontal evacuation strategy. HawkSwift's NEBOSH-qualified assessors specialise in care settings and produce reports that stand up to CQC inspection and Fire Authority scrutiny. This page is tailored specifically to hospices premises.

Hospices combine sleeping-risk accommodation with sensitive, often end-of-life care, so fire safety must protect immobile residents without causing distress. The assessment focuses on refuge and evacuation for bed-bound patients, oxygen storage and use, and a calm, dignified evacuation route. As with all care premises, the RRO 2005 requires a suitable and sufficient assessment led by a competent person.

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Scope of Review

What We Check for Hospices

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

01Progressive horizontal evacuation & refuge design

02Night-time staffing vs evacuation time (PEEPs)

03Compartmentation & fire door integrity

04Bedroom & lounge ignition sources

05Emollient-cream flammability risk

06Escape routes for residents with mobility needs

Investment

Hospices Assessment Pricing

From £849 · fixed price, no hidden fees

Micro Assessment

Tailored to hospices

Fast Track Assessment

Tailored to hospices

Standard Assessment

Tailored to hospices

From £849

Enhanced - Enhanced Plus Assessment

Tailored to hospices

Enhanced Plus Assessment

Tailored to hospices

Enhanced Large Assessment

Tailored to hospices

Enhanced Premium Assessment

Tailored to hospices

Exact price confirmed instantly in the quote form based on size, occupancy and complexity.

The Process

How It Works for Hospices

Book Online

Tell us about your hospices premises and pick a date that suits you — same-week appointments available.

Assessor Visits

A NEBOSH-qualified assessor inspects your hospices premises against the specific risks for your type.

Report in 48hrs

Your tailored, RRO 2005 compliant report is delivered within 48 hours — ready for inspectors, your Fire Authority and insurers.

Assurance

Why HawkSwift

RRO 2005 Compliant

NEBOSH Qualified

Fully Insured

Same-Week Available

Guides & Reading

Fire Safety Guides for Hospices

Guide 01Fire Risk Assessment for Care Homes in London: What You Need to Know and How to BookRead guide

Guide 02Fire Risk Assessment for Care Homes in London: What You Need to Know and How to BookRead guide

Guide 03Fire Risk Assessment for Care Homes in London: What You Need to Know and How to BookRead guide

Guide 04Fire Risk Assessment for Care Homes in London: What You Need to Know and How to BookRead guide

Questions

Hospices — Frequently Asked Questions

Specific to Hospices

Yes. Like care homes, hospices are sleeping-risk premises with residents who almost always need assistance to evacuate. The assessment covers PEEPs, palliative-care equipment, oxygen, and a dignified, safe evacuation strategy suited to end-of-life care.

Hospices Fire Risk Assessments Across the UK

NEBOSH-qualified assessors cover hospices premises nationwide — including:

London Birmingham Manchester Leeds Sheffield Liverpool Bristol Newcastle Nottingham Leicester Coventry Bradford Cardiff Glasgow Edinburgh Belfast Doncaster Hull Stoke On Trent Wolverhampton Plymouth Southampton Reading Derby

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