Accommodation providers

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As an accommodation provider, you have a legal responsibility to ensure a safe environment for your guests. This section aims to equip you and your staff (if you have them) with the information you need to protect your guests and your business. Explore the pages below to learn about both bushfire planning, and indoor and outdoor fire safety.

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.

Alpine accommodation providers

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Owners or managers of alpine accommodation need to take responsibility for fire safety. Make sure you're fire safety compliant, staff are trained and you educate guests about preventing fires in ski lodges.

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BnB fire safety

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If you own short-stay accommodation in Victoria, you are responsible for providing information to guests that will keep them safe during their stay. Learn the fire safety messaging you need to provide and actions you should take.

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Caravan park fire safety

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Caravan park owners have a legal obligation to comply with fire safety requirements to prevent fires starting, protect occupants if there is a fire, and make sure fire fighters can safely and effectively respond to emergencies on site. On this page, ...

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Page last updated: Friday, 18 September 2026 4:00:38 PM

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