Short Term Rental Safety Checklist (Fire Safety at Your Home Away from Home)
Castlegar, British Columbia
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NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
The leading information and knowledge resource
on fire, electrical and related hazards
Fire Safety at
Your Home Away from Home
Your Home Away from Home
Fire Safety at
Peer-to-peer hospitality services, such
as Airbnb, Vacation Rentals by Owner
and other types of vacation rentals
are not regulated in the same way
as hotels. Requirements vary widely
across jurisdictions. Act as your own
safety advocate and know before
you go. Be sure the following safety
measures are addressed.
SAFETY TIPS
4 Working smoke alarms are in every sleeping room.
They are outside each separate sleeping area. They are
on every level of the home.
4 Working smoke alarms are interconnected, if possible.
When one alarm sounds, they all sound.
4 Portable fire extinguishers are in the home and are easy
to reach.
4 Working carbon monoxide alarms are outside each separate
sleeping area. They are on every level of the home and in
other locations as required by laws, codes, or standards.
4 The owner has posted a floor plan. It notes all escape routes
and exits and provides emergency contact information.
4 Everyone knows the address of the home.
4 Everyone staying in the home has identified two ways out
of every room and how to escape in an emergency.
4 All doors and windows that lead outside are able to be
opened.
4 An outside meeting place has been chosen. It is a safe
distance away from the home.
4 Everyone knows how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency
number from a cell phone from outside.
4 If smoking is allowed, a smoking area has been designated
and is well away from the structure. Deep, sturdy ashtrays
have been provided.
4 All pathways are free and clear of tripping hazards.
4 Electrical outlets are free from multiple cords and adaptors.
4 The stovetop is clear. Anything that can catch fire is not
near the stovetop, such as curtains and towels.
Window and Door Alert!
Be on the lookout for rooms with
tiny windows. These are too small
to serve as a means of escape.
Security bars on doors and
windows can trap people in a fire.
Make sure any security bars have
quick-release devices. Tools, keys,
or special efforts should not be
needed to open them.
know before you go
Peer-to-peer hospitality services
are not regulated in the same way
as hotels. Requirements vary
widely across jurisdictions. Do
your homework before making
a reservation. Check online to
see your travel destination's
regulations for rental properties.
Ask your host if the property meets
the regulations. Discuss other
safety concerns you may have.
Check the forecast in case of storms
that could cause power outages;
assure the property has equipment
(batteries, lanterns, etc.) in the
event of a power outage.