Open verdicts on deaths of Staffordshire trio killed in blaze

Jun 12 2009

She said: "I intend to write to the minister of tourism to highlight to her the concerns raised by those at the inquest about the change in fire legislation to self regulation in 2006, and the risk of future deaths - in particular to hotels and guesthouses - if sufficient measures are not provided to support the investment in fire safety or to ensure compliance."

Dr Carlyon said she thought it would be beneficial to "provide a reminder" of the order to owners of premises which provide sleeping accommodation.

She said: "Specifically, and most importantly it must be highlighted that they, and they alone, have a responsibility to ensure that their premises comply with the order and the fire safety measures contained within it.

"In particular, one aspect of the order stipulated that they must ensure that their premises have been subject to a fire risk assessment which is reviewed regularly, identify those general fire precautions that need to be put in place."

Dr Carlyon recommended all those concerned with such premises should consider the free guidance to the order available online.