RISK & ACCESS ASSESSMENT

Text Box: Fire Risk Assessment for Sellet Hall Self Catering Cottages 

Step 1 - Identify Fire Hazards and Fire Risks. 

1.1 Sources of ignition 
a) Electrical - wiring and appliances 
Wiring has been checked in last 5 years
Circuit breakers in place
All appliances in good condition
Correctly rated fuses in appliances
Minimum use of extension leads
Upholstery in good condition (complies with B.S. Standards)

b) Cooking - especially deep-fat frying 
Electric Oven and hob
Microwave
No gas on property

c) Smoking 
No smoking premises

d) Candles 
No candles provided
e) Heaters and boilers 
Storage radiators only
No boiler

f) Open fires 
Basket of dry logs and kindling provided.
Stone hearth
Fire guard provided

1.2. Fuel present 
No oil or gas present
No combustible materials, flammable liquids or gases stored on the premises
h) Elements of structure 
Timber floors
Stone Walls
No polystyrene tiles

i) Furniture and furnishings 
Furniture applies to standards
New sofas and beds in place (complies with B.S. Standards)

j) Domestic waste 
All waste is contained

k) Other items - e.g. petrol for lawnmowers, cleaning materials etc 
No flammable substances or liquids kept on the premises

1.3. Activities that might cause a fire, including work processes/procedures etc. 
Barbeques not provided

Step 2 - Identify Persons at Risk. 

2.1 Number of guests 
3 cottages  ( 2 x 3 bedrooms, 1 x 2 bedrooms)
Children allowed
Well behaved dogs accepted

2.2. Number of staff/employees 
No employees under 18
Step 3 - Evaluate the Risks. 

3.1. Means of escape 
a) Detail the type of property: 
2 storey cottages in barn conversion

b) Detail the number of exit doors and where they are: 
2 exit doors per property

3.2. The fire alarm and fire detection 
c) Describe what fire alarm and fire detectors have been provided: 
Battery smoke alarms
3.3. Fire fighting equipment 
d) Detail what fire extinguishers/blankets are provided and where they are. 

Fire blanket and extinguisher in kitchen   other extinguisher on stairs

3.4. Escape lighting 
e) Detail areas covered by emergency lighting (if any): 
Torch provided
Outside lights on sensors

3.5. Evacuation procedure 
f) Describe the evacuation procedures 
Guests have keys to cottages
Master set of keys kept with owner

Access Statement for Sellet Hall Self Catering Cottages 

Introduction 

 3 cottages  ( 2 x 3 bedrooms, 1 x 2 bedrooms)
Ample and easy car parking
Unsuitable for anyone withy mobility problems due to numerous steps in all cottages
 
Pre-Arrival 

Meet on arrival 
Discuss area nearest shops, walks etc 
Comprehensive website 
Bookings by e-mail, phone or fax
 
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities 

• Off Road parking 
• 2 car park spaces per cottage 
• more if needed 
• no speed bumps 
• Easy access to vehicle 
• no barriers 
• flat car park on gravel
 
Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area 

• steps down to lounge in cottages 
• door mats lighting in entrance 
• outside lights
 
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc 

Bathroom 
• grab rails in bath and shower
• Spot lighting 
• non slip mat provided 
 
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc 

• No lifts 
• uniform lighting 
Lounge/ Dining area 
• no telephones 
• keys for door locks 
• Smoke Alarm fitted 
• open plan living area 
• pine table and chairs 
• fire extinguisher 
• 2 x double sofa's 
• TV with Freeview, remote control, DVD player 
• radio and CD player provided 
  
Self-Catering Kitchen 
• open plan dining area 
• 90cm high top 
• drop down oven door 
• sink and cupboards underneath 
• electric ceramic hob and extractor 
• laminate flooring 
• microwave 
• dishwasher 
• continuous fitted work tops 
• evenly lit kitchen - spot lights
 
Laundry 
(individual outside laundry)
• Washing machine 
• Tumble drier available
 
Grounds and Gardens 
• French doors to garden 
• patio with table chairs and parasol 
• views across Lune Valley
 
Additional Information 
• No Smoking  
• First Aid kit provided 
 
Contact Information
 Address:   Sellet Hall 
    Hosticle Lane 
    Kirkby Lonsdale 
    LA6 2QF
 
Telephone:   + 44(0)15242 71865
Fax:     + 44(0)15242 71865
Email: sellethall@hotmail.com 
Website:  www.sellethall.com
 
Hours of operation:  Open all year
 
Future Plans 

• continually updating the cottages