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Holiday-let fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessment for holiday lets in Wales

If you let a cottage, flat or room to paying guests in Wales, fire safety law already applies. By law you must have a written fire risk assessment. If not having one puts guests at risk, that's a criminal offence, with an unlimited fine and up to two years in prison. You must also register your let with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027. FRASafe walks you through the assessment in plain English, then gives you a written PDF fire risk assessment with an action plan.

Assessors typically charge £150–£400. Do it with FRASafe, guided step by step, for £45.

Written PDF reportPrioritised action planGuest fire-action notice
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WalesEnforced by the local fire and rescue authority
Fire safety lawRRO 2005
Typical assessor cost£150–£400
With FRASafe£45
TurnaroundSame day

Holiday-let hosts: if guests pay to stay, you are legally required to have a written fire risk assessment under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Welsh visitor accommodation registration is also open now, with a 31 March 2027 deadline. Start yours →

Built onRRO 2005Written record (Building Safety Act s156)

The law in Wales

Two things every Welsh host needs to know

Wales uses the same fire safety law as England, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. If anyone pays to stay, in a whole property or just a room in your own home, and they don't live there permanently, the Order applies to your property and you are legally responsible for it. You must have a fire risk assessment, and since 1 October 2023 it must be written down in full. And there's a new job on the list: registering your let, which is open now and free.

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Registration is open now. Licensing comes later.

If you offer stays of 31 nights or less, you must register each property with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027. It's free and you have to do it even if your area doesn't charge the visitor levy, which is a separate scheme. A licensing scheme has also been passed into law but isn't running yet. When it starts, a written fire risk assessment will be one of the standards you have to meet, so getting one now puts you ahead.

Last checked 22 October 2026

What your FRASafe assessment covers

The FRASafe holiday let assessment is built on the Fire Safety Order, which applies in Wales. You answer plain-English questions about your property and it turns your answers into a written assessment with a prioritised action plan. It's designed for small premises: houses or cottages on up to two floors (ground and first) sleeping up to 10 people, and individual flats. Bigger or more complex places need a professional assessor, and we'll point you to one. It covers:

Kitchen & appliance fire hazards
Escape routes for unfamiliar guests
Smoke & CO alarm coverage
Fire-fighting equipment & blankets
Guest fire-action notice
Action plan & review date
Do I legally need a fire risk assessment for my holiday let? →Self-catering fire safety: 12-point host checklist →See a sample FRASafe report →

How it works

Three steps, wherever you are

You do not need to be a fire-safety expert. FRASafe turns the fire risk assessment into plain-English questions and builds the report for you.

1

Complete the assessment

Answer structured questions covering fire hazards, means of escape, smoke and CO detection, and guest safety. Includes fire action notices and emergency information for guests unfamiliar with the property.

2

Review findings & action plan

FRASafe generates a prioritised action plan for any deficiencies found. Review and sign your declarations before generating the report.

3

Download your PDF report

Pay £45 and download a finished PDF you can keep on file, share with platforms and insurers, and display on site.

Why FRASafe

Built for holiday let hosts in Wales

Not a generic template. FRASafe deals with the risks of guests who do not know the property.

Guest Safety Module

Fire action notices in bedrooms, escape route diagrams, and key safe emergency instructions. All critical for guests unfamiliar with the property.

A written record, ready for Wales

The law in Wales says your fire risk assessment must be written down in full. Your FRASafe PDF records the findings and the action plan, so you have something to keep on file and show if anyone asks.

Works offline

Install as a PWA and complete your assessment on-site without signal. Answers sync automatically when you reconnect.

Annual review reminders

FRASafe reminds you when your assessment is due for review, so it stays current.

Real reviews

What holiday let hosts say

★★★★★
“I manage three HMOs. An assessor quoted £350 each, over £1,000. I did all three with FRASafe in an afternoon for £135.”
Neil B. · HMO landlord · Nottingham
★★★★★
“I was required to undergo a fire risk assessment as part of my HMO application. I found the Frasafe online form easy to complete and upload information to produce a Fire Risk Assessment that was relevant to my property. The price point of £45 was affordable, making Frasafe the right choice for my needs as a busy Landlord.”
Karin Tong · Trustpilot review
★★★★★
“Super smooth process for getting my fire safety report for my AirBNB property. Will be using again.”
John Harrington · Trustpilot review
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  • Guest Safety Module included
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  • RRO 2005 based
  • Annual review reminder
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Common questions

Do I need a fire risk assessment for my holiday let in Wales?
Yes. The Fire Safety Order applies in Wales whenever someone pays to stay and doesn't live there permanently, even if you only let a room in your own home once. You must have a written fire risk assessment and take the precautions it shows you need. Failing to do one can be a criminal offence.
Does my fire risk assessment have to be written down?
Yes. Since 1 October 2023 every responsible person in Wales (that's you, as the host or owner) must record the fire risk assessment in full, whatever the size of your business. The old let-off for small businesses has gone. Keep the written copy somewhere you can find it, and review it when things change.
When do I have to register my holiday let in Wales?
Registration is open now and the deadline is 31 March 2027. It's free, it's run by the Welsh Revenue Authority, and it applies to stays of 31 nights or less. You must register even if your area doesn't charge the visitor levy.
Do I need a licence for my holiday let in Wales yet?
Not yet. The licensing law was passed in 2026 but isn't in force. It's expected from 2029, with a legal default of March 2030, and the Welsh Ministers will run it rather than councils. When it starts, keeping a written fire risk assessment will be one of the standards you'll need to meet.
Do I need to read the official guidance myself?
No. FRASafe has done that for you. For a small holiday let in Wales, it turns the rules into plain-English questions about your property and gives you a written PDF fire risk assessment with an action plan for £45. Bigger or more complex places need a professional assessor, and we'll point you to one.
Can I do the fire risk assessment myself?
For a small, simple property, FRASafe is built to help you do exactly that. It takes you through each step in plain English and gives you a written PDF assessment with an action plan for £45. It suits houses or cottages on up to two floors (ground and first) sleeping up to 10 people, and individual flats. If your place is bigger or more complex, you'll need a professional assessor, and we'll point you to one.
How much does a holiday let fire risk assessment cost?
£45, one-off, with the action plan included and no subscription. You answer the questions yourself and get the finished PDF at the end. An on-site assessor typically charges £150–£400 for a single holiday let, so FRASafe saves you up to £355.

Get your Welsh holiday let's fire risk assessment sorted

Register with the Welsh Revenue Authority before 31 March 2027, and get your written fire risk assessment done today. Plain-English questions, a PDF report and an action plan for £45.

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