VISIT ENGLAND

Address of property assessed: 
190 Albion Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 9EJ

 

Number of floors:

One.

 

Number of rooms:

Three. Two bedrooms & One open-plan living room/kitchen.

Assessor:

Visit England

 

Date of assessment:

28th October 2024

 

Responsible person:

Newrise Property Ltd

 

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Fire hazards and controls

 

Are fixed electrical installations inspected and tested every 5 years?

- Yes

 

Are electrical appliances periodically inspected and tested?

- Yes

 

Is the use of trailing leads and adaptors avoided where possible?

- Yes

 

Are gas appliances periodically inspected and tested every 12 months?

- Yes

 

Is smoking permitted on the premises?

- No

 

Are suitable arrangements in place for those who wish to smoke?

- Yes. External smoking areas outside the premises.

 

Are the premises adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access?

- Yes

 

Are combustible materials, waste and refuse bins stored safely clear of the premises or in purpose-built compounds/rooms?

- Yes

 

Are fixed heating systems subject to periodic maintenance?

- Yes

 

Are portable heaters subject to periodic inspection and used safely?

- Yes

 

Are there adequate fire precautions in the use of open fires and log burners?

- N/A

 

Are adequate measures taken to prevent fires from cooking?

- Yes

 

Are filters and ductwork subject to regular cleaning?

- Yes

 

Is the standard of housekeeping adequate to avoid the accumulation of combustible materials and waste?

- Yes

 

Are combustible materials kept separate from ignition and heat sources?

- Yes

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Is it ensured that all contractors who undertake work on the premises are competent and qualified?

- Yes

 

Are suitable measures in place to address the fire hazards associated with the use and storage of dangerous substances?

- N/A

 

Are there any other significant fire hazards in the premises?

- No

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Fire protection measures

 

Are all escape routes kept clear of obstructions to enable people to escape safely?

- Yes

 

Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?

- Yes

 

Are distances of travel considered reasonable?

- Yes

 

Do the walls and structures protecting the stairway and escape routes provide an adequate level of fire resistance?

- Yes

 

Is the fire resistance of doors to stairways and escape routes considered adequate?

- Yes

 

Where necessary, are doors fitted with suitable self-closing devices that close the doors effectively?

- Yes

 

Are there adequate levels of artificial lighting provided in the escape routes?

- Yes

 

Where necessary, has a reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting been provided?

- Yes

 

Where necessary, is a reasonable standard of fire exit and fire safety signs provided?

- Yes

 

Are smoke and/or heat alarms/detectors provided and is the extent and coverage considered adequate?

- Yes

 

Is there a reasonable provision of firefighting equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blanket)?

- Yes

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Management of fire safety

 

Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and documented?

- Yes

 

Is the information on fire safety and the action to take in the event of a fire given to guests?

- Yes

 

Are any staff members given regular instruction and training on the action to take in the event of a fire?

- Yes

 

Are frequent checks carried out to ensure exit routes are kept clear and fire exits remain easily openable?

- Yes

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Are periodic checks carried out on fire doors to ensure they remain in good condition and close effectively?

- Yes

 

Are domestic smoke and heat alarms tested monthly?

- Yes

 

Where fitted, are weekly testing and six-monthly servicing routines in place for the fire detection and alarm system?

- Yes

 

In self-catering premises, are all smoke/heat alarms (or fire detection and alarm systems, where fitted) tested at every changeover?

- Yes

 

Where fitted, are monthly and annual testing routines in place for the emergency escape lighting?

- Yes

 

Where provided are fire extinguishers subject to annual maintenance?

- Yes

 

Are records of testing and maintenance maintained?

- Yes

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Action plan

If any of the above boxes are ticked with a ‘No’, the deficiencies should be described below, along with proposed action for rectification.

 

- N/A