FIRE SAFETY

Gull House is a non-smoking property (including decked areas in the garden), in order to keep our guests as safe as possible we also request no candles to be used inside or on the decked areas outside. 

In case of a fire:

Please only tackle a fire if you're competent in the use of fire fighting equipment and confident you can deal with the incident and escape quickly. Please do not put yourself at risk.

In the event of a fire or on the sound of a detector activating, occupants should alert others in the immediate vicinity and begin evacuation to the nearest exit. Close the fire door to the fire room if possible. Do not stop to collect belongings.

Evacuation routes: the first floor bedrooms should evacuate through the rear living room and the ground floor through the front door. Assemble at the bottom of the shared driveway and carry out a roll call ASAP. Fire services should be called immediately via 999 on a personal mobile telephone using the following directions:

Drive down Gully Road towards the sea passing Horestone Rise on your right. Gull House is one of two red brick Townhouses with a shared driveway. Our what3words location is lobster.shuffle.duplicity

Plug in torches are available on the first floor landing. These form an important part of our fire safety compliance so we request they are not moved.

Fire Risk Assessment - GULL HOUSE

Address of property assessed: Gull House, Gully Road, Seaview PO34 5BY

Number of floors: 2/3

Number of rooms: 11

Construction: Brick, Timber, Stud walls and Clay tiled pitched roof
Assessor: Melinda Corkery

Date of assessment: 29 August 2025

Responsible person: Melinda Corkery

Fire hazards and controls

Are fixed electrical installations inspected and tested every 5 years? Yes - 2021 EIRC at the house

Are electrical appliances periodically inspected and tested? Yes - tested 14/04/2025

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

Are gas appliances periodically inspected and tested every 12 months? Yes - certificate at the house

Is smoking permitted on the premises? No

Are suitable arrangements in place for those who wish to smoke? Yes - smokers should use the elevated section of the rear garden

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? N/a 

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 - oven is regularly professionally cleaned

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 

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? Yes

BBQ in rear garden - please operate the BBQ away from the main house. Guests are required to clean the BBQ after use (once it has cooled down)

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 - mains torches in main living room and upstairs landing

Where necessary, has a reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting been provided? Yes - as above 

Where necessary, is a reasonable standard of fire exit and fire safety signs provided? N/a - fire exit signage is not usually necessary for this size of property. The fire risk assessment including the suggested evacuation plan is included in the Property Guidebook

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 - fire extinguisher under the sinks in utility and kitchen

Management of fire safety

Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and documented? Yes - we ask our guests to use the provided extinguishers in the event of a small fire only if the are happy to do so. In the event of a significant fire we would ask guests to exit to property via the emergency exit route if necessary, gather at the meeting point (bottom of driveway) and call 999 using the following directions:

Drive down Gully Road towards the sea passing Horestone Rise on your right. Gull House is one of two red brick Townhouses with a shared driveway. Our what3words location is lobster.shuffle.duplicity

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 

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

No - these items are replaced annually

Are records of testing and maintenance maintained?

Yes - available at the property