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.

Massage Studios Fire Risk Assessment

Built for Massage Studios

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 5 working days. This page is tailored specifically to massage studios premises.

Massage studios present distinct fire hazards due to the frequent use of hot oils, candles, and electrical therapy equipment within enclosed treatment rooms. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure that flammable liquids are stored correctly and that escape routes remain unobstructed by therapy furniture. A competent assessor will specifically verify the separation of treatment areas to prevent fire spread and check that all emergency lighting is functional to aid safe evacuation in dimly lit environments.

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Scope of Review

What We Check for Massage Studios

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

Investment

Massage Studios Assessment Pricing

From £199 · fixed price, no hidden fees

From £199

Micro Assessment

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Fast Track Assessment

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Standard Assessment

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Enhanced - Enhanced Plus Assessment

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Enhanced Plus Assessment

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Enhanced Large Assessment

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Enhanced Premium Assessment

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

The Process

How It Works for Massage Studios

Book Online

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

Assessor Visits

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

Report in 5 working days

Your tailored, RRO 2005 compliant report is delivered within 5 working days — 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 Massage Studios

Guide 01Fire Risk Assessment for Hair Salons & Barbers in Washington: What You Need to Know and How to BookRead guide

Guide 02Fire Risk Assessment for Hair Salons & Barbers in Washington: What You Need to Know and How to BookRead guide

Guide 03Fire Risk Assessment for Hair Salons & Barbers in Washington: What You Need to Know and How to BookRead guide

Guide 04Fire Risk Assessment for Hair Salons & Barbers in Washington: What You Need to Know and How to BookRead guide

Questions

Massage Studios — Frequently Asked Questions

Specific to Massage Studios

Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment — including massage studios premises. Failure to comply is a criminal offence, and your local Fire Authority can issue enforcement notices. HawkSwift's NEBOSH-qualified assessors produce a court-defensible report written for massage studios premises specifically.

Massage Studios Fire Risk Assessments Across the UK

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