Summary
- Accommodation providers must be proactive about fire safety.
- It's important to be across Fire danger ratings and restrictions.
- Have a plan for communicating with your guests on high fire risk days.
- Install and maintain fire equipment at your accommodation.
- Make sure your staff know what to do in an emergency.
- Provide fire safety messaging for your guests.
- Maintain and regularly check smoke alarms.
- Know your responsibilities and make sure you are compliant to protect your business and your guests.
Whatever type of accommodation you provide to the public, you must include bushfire safety and general fire safety (indoor and outdoor) in your business plans and practices.
To protect your guests and keep your business operating, make sure you consider the following aspects of fire safety:
- Bushfire planning
- Fire danger ratings and restrictions
- Installing and maintaining fire equipment
- Smoke alarm installation and maintenance
- Emergency access
- Evacuation plans
- Fire safety messaging
Explore the topics below to learn about your fire considerations as an accommodation provider.
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