Hospitality venues face specific fire risks from cooking, alcohol service and high occupancy. A compliance guide.. Hospitality Fire Safety Restaurants and bars combine cooking risks, alcohol, high occupancy and often complex heritage buildings. Common Fire Risks Kitchen fires (especially deep fat fryers) Electrical fires from aging installations Candles and decorative lighting Smoking (outdoor areas adjacent to buildings) Regulatory Requirements Fire risk assessment under FSO 2005 Capacity assessment based on means of escape Staff fire safety training (including seasonal staff) Fire detection and alarm system (BS 5839 1 minimum L3) Kitchen Protection Automatic suppression in extraction hoods Gas interlock systems on commercial kitchen extraction Regular deep cleaning of extraction ductwork Fire blankets and appropriate extinguishers For hospitality fire safety, contact Magnus Opifex. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD β UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy π magnus opifex.co.uk π +44 7486 691724 βοΈ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby β CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina β Technical Director & Expert Fire Engineer (BEng) Head Office: Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5BW Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD delivers engineering led fire engineering, fire risk assessments, CFD modelling, and building safety consultancy across the United Kingdom and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience and a UK portfolio spanning healthcare, residential and infrastructure, we bring truly engineered solutions with a personal touch. Β© 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.