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.

Microblading & PMU Studios Fire Risk Assessment

Built for Microblading & PMU 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 microblading & pmu studios premises.

Microblading and PMU studios face distinct fire hazards due to the routine storage of flammable chemicals, such as isopropyl alcohol and pigments, alongside the use of sharps and electrical equipment. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must ensure an up-to-date fire risk assessment addresses these specific combustible risks and client evacuation procedures. A competent assessor will specifically verify that all flammable liquids are stored in lockable metal cabinets away from ignition sources and that electrical PAT testing records for permanent makeup devices are current.

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Scope of Review

What We Check for Microblading & PMU 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

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