Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment
Durham
The legally compliant fire risk assessment for Durham holiday let hosts. Required under the RRO 2005 and the England STL Registration Scheme from April 2026. Free to complete — £45 for the PDF report.
Durham Holiday Let STL Registration — What You Need
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005) requires a written fire risk assessment for all holiday lets where guests pay to stay. The England Short-Term Let Registration Scheme, launching April 2026, adds an explicit registration requirement: all hosts in England must register with their local authority and demonstrate fire safety compliance, including producing a documented FRA.
- Durham County Council administers STL registrations for Durham properties
- All paying guests trigger RRO 2005 obligations — including Airbnb, Vrbo, and direct bookings
- A written fire risk assessment is required for STL registration compliance from April 2026
- Fire action notices in bedrooms and clear escape routes are required for guest safety
- FRASafe produces a council-ready FRA document accepted for STL registration purposes
How it works
Produce a legally compliant holiday let fire risk assessment in three steps.
Complete the assessment
Answer structured questions covering fire hazards, means of escape, smoke and CO detection, and guest safety — including fire action notices in bedrooms and emergency information for guests unfamiliar with the property.
Review findings & action plan
FRASafe generates a prioritised action plan for any deficiencies found. Review and sign your declarations before generating the report.
Download your PDF report
Pay £45 to unlock your finished fire risk assessment PDF — ready for STL registration, platform compliance, and on-site display.
Built for holiday let hosts in Durham
Not a generic template — FRASafe addresses the unique risks of guests who are unfamiliar with the property.
Guest Safety Module
Fire action notices in bedrooms, escape route diagrams, guest information packs, and key safe emergency instructions — critical for guests unfamiliar with the property.
STL Registration ready
Produces a written FRA document meeting the requirements of the England STL Registration Scheme from April 2026.
Works offline
Install as a PWA and complete your assessment on-site without signal. Answers sync automatically when you reconnect.
Annual review reminders
FRASafe notifies you when your assessment is due for annual review under the RRO 2005 — so you never miss a compliance deadline.
Simple pricing
No subscription. No hidden fees. Pay once per report.
- Full holiday let questionnaire
- Guest Safety Module included
- Works offline on-site
- Signed PDF fire risk assessment
- STL registration compliance
- Annual review reminder
No card required to start — pay only when you download
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a fire risk assessment for my Durham holiday let?
Yes. The RRO 2005 requires a written fire risk assessment for all holiday lets where guests pay to stay. From April 2026, the England STL Registration Scheme will require Durham hosts to register with Durham County Council and demonstrate fire safety compliance, including producing a documented FRA.
What does the England STL Registration Scheme require for Durham hosts?
From April 2026, all hosts in England offering short-term holiday accommodation must register with their local authority. Durham County Council administers registrations for Durham properties. Fire safety compliance — including a written fire risk assessment — is a requirement of registration. FRASafe produces the documentation you need.
How is a holiday let FRA different from an HMO FRA?
The core principles are the same — identify hazards, assess risk, and take action — but holiday lets need to account for transient guests who are unfamiliar with the property and escape routes. FRASafe's holiday let questionnaire includes a dedicated Guest Safety Management module covering fire action notices in bedrooms, guest information packs, and emergency exit clarity.
How much does a holiday let fire risk assessment cost in Durham?
Fire risk assessment consultants in Durham typically charge £110–£300 for a holiday let. FRASafe produces a complete, legally compliant PDF report for £45 — significantly less than an on-site consultant.
Start your Durham holiday let fire risk assessment today
Free to complete. £45 to download your PDF report. Ready before the April 2026 deadline.
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