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 supported living?

The key fire risks we assess in supported living premises are: Progressive horizontal evacuation & refuge design; Night-time staffing vs evacuation time (PEEPs); Compartmentation & fire door integrity; Bedroom & lounge ignition sources; Emollient-cream flammability risk; Escape routes for residents with mobility needs. Our assessor inspects each of these against how your premises are actually used, then gives you a prioritised, RRO 2005-aligned action plan.

How much does a supported living fire risk assessment cost?

HawkSwift Supported Living fire risk assessments start from £849 + VAT (fixed price, no hidden fees). The exact figure is confirmed instantly in our quote form based on premises size, occupancy and complexity, with the report delivered within 48 hours.

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.

Supported Living Fire Risk Assessment in Plymouth

Built for Supported Living

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 supported living premises.

Supported living provides individual tenancies with care support, so fire safety sits between domestic and residential-care risk. The assessment covers shared communal spaces, individual flat detection, and how support staff assist residents with evacuation — with PEEPs where needed.

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Scope of Review

What We Check for Supported Living

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

Supported Living Assessment Pricing

From £849 · fixed price, no hidden fees

Micro Assessment

Tailored to supported living

Fast Track Assessment

Tailored to supported living

Standard Assessment

Tailored to supported living

From £849

Enhanced - Enhanced Plus Assessment

Tailored to supported living

Enhanced Plus Assessment

Tailored to supported living

Enhanced Large Assessment

Tailored to supported living

Enhanced Premium Assessment

Tailored to supported living

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

The Process

How It Works for Supported Living

Book Online

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

Assessor Visits

A NEBOSH-qualified assessor inspects your supported living 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 Supported Living

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

Supported Living — Frequently Asked Questions

Specific to Supported Living

Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment — including supported living 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 supported living premises specifically.

Supported Living Fire Risk Assessments Across the UK

NEBOSH-qualified assessors cover supported living 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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