2B - ACCOMMODATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
HELP GUIDE
Version 10 Questions
2B.1
Hotel 
Aparthotel 
Apartment 
Studio 
Chalet 
Villa 
Other 
What is the Accommodation type?
2B.1.1 If 'Other' please provide details:
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What is the maximum capacity of the property?
2B.2 How many people can stay at the property?
2B.3
How many bedrooms/apartments are there within this property?
----------------------------------------------------2B.3 How many rooms are there in the property?
2B.4
Yes 
No 
Has this property been adapted for use by disabled persons?
2B.4 Disabled Access
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2B.5
What type of building is this:
Type 1. Single Storey, bungalow or chalet? 
1
Type 2. Three floors and below, Hotels and Apartments with corridors open to air? 
3
2
1
Type 3. Three floors and below, Hotels and Apartments with enclosed corridors? 
3
2
1
Type 4. Four floors and above, Hotels and Apartments with corridors open to air? 
5
4
3
2
1
Type 5. Four floors and above, Hotels and Apartments with enclosed corridors? 
5
4
3
2
1
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2B.6
How many upper floors (including ground) are there within this building?
----------------------------------------------------2B.6 Example of six upper floors
6
5
4
3
2
1
2B.7
How many floors are there below ground level?
----------------------------------------------------2B.7 Example of two floors below ground level
3
2
1
-1
-2
2B.7 Example of three floors below ground level
2
1
-1
-2
-3
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2B.8
How many stairways (main and emergency) are available for use in an emergency?
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2B.9
How many stairways (main and emergency) do NOT discharge directly to outside or close* to an exit to outside?
* Close to means within sight of the exit to outside.
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2B.10 Do any corridors have dead ends longer than 10m? (A dead end is any area where escape in an emergency is only
possible in one direction)
Yes 
No 
No corridors in the property 
2B.10 Example of a corridor with a dead end of approximately 15 metres,
measuring from A to the EXIT
EXIT or Stairway
A
A
3m
3m
3m
3m
3m
2B.10 Example of a corridor with a dead end of approximately 12 metres,
reaching the point of two directions, measuring from A to B
Exit or Stairway
A
B
A
3m
3m
3m
3m
3m
Exit or Stairway
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2B.11 Are all internal main and emergency stairways entered through self -closing smoke/fire stop doors (either self-closing or
linked to the fire alarm) on all floors?
Yes 
No 
No stairways in property 
2B.11 Example of entry through a self-closing fire door
2B.11 Example of self-closing fire door mechanism
2B.12 Are fire doors fitted to ground floor and basement 'risk areas' within the property (Risk areas include kitchens, boiler
rooms, electrical switch rooms, etc.)
Yes 
No 
No risk areas in the property at ground level or basement levels 
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2B.12 Example of ground floor and basement
3
2
1
-1
-2
2B.12 Example of fire doors fitted
SC = Self Closing Fire Door
Risk Room
SC
2B.13 Are enclosed corridors more than 30 metres long divided by self-closing smoke stop doors?
Yes 
No 
No corridors more than 30metres long in property 
2B.13 Example of corridor more than 30 metres long not divided
by self-closing stop doors
Stairway
Stairway
42m
2B.13 Example of corridor more than 30 metres long divided
by self-closing smoke stops doors.
Stairway
Stairway
21m
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21m
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2B.14 Does the property have an atrium? (An atrium is a vertical space within a building passing through one or more floors)
Yes 
No 
2B.14 Examples of atria
2B.14.1 Is there a method of ventilating the atrium to release smoke in the event of a fire?
Yes 
No 
2B.14.1 Examples of venting the atrium
2B.15 Are stairways kept clear of obstructions at all times?
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Yes 
No 
No stairways in the property 
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2B.16 Are all Fire Exits openable at all times.
Yes 
No 
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2B.16 Example of a locked fire exit
2B.17 Are Exit doors properly marked with EXIT (running man) signs?
Yes 
No 
2B.17 Exit sign (Running Man)
2B.18 Are all Exit doors unobstructed?
Yes 
No 
2B.18 Obstructed Exit door
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2B.19 Are all final Exit doors unobstructed externally?
Yes 
No 
2B.20 Are escape routes (corridors/passageways) free from obstructions?
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2B.21 Are EXIT signs displayed in public areas?
Yes 
No 
No corridors or passageways in property 
2B.20 Stairway obstructed by mattresses
Yes 
No 
2B.22 Are there two (or more) exits from all discothèques, entertainment areas, conference rooms located below ground level?
Yes 
No 
No discothèques, entertainment areas or conference rooms located below ground level in property 
2B.22 Two or more exits
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2B.23 Is the route to all emergency exits clearly signed?
Yes 
No 
2B.23 Common directional signs
2B.24 Are final EXIT signs clearly visible?
Yes 
No 
2B.24 Clearly visible final EXIT signs
2B.25 Are 'Action in Case of Fire' signs displayed in rooms/apartments?
Yes 
No 
2B.25 Examples of fire action notices
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2B.26 Do you have an electrical fire alarm system?
Yes 
No 
2B.26 Example of an electrical fire alarm system
Sounders
Control
Panel
Call Points
2B.26.1 Are call points available near to doors into stairways?
Yes 
No 
No stairways in the property 
2B.26.1 Examples of types of call point
Break - Glass
Pull Station
2B.26.2 Are call points available near to final exits?
Yes 
No 
2B.26.2 Call points near to final exit
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2B.26.3 Are call points available near to risk areas? For example kitchens, boiler rooms or electrical switch rooms
Yes 
No 
No risk areas in property 
2B.26.4 Is there a central indicator panel for the fire alarm system?
Yes 
No 
2B.26.4 Example of a central indicator panel
2B.26.4.1 State the location:
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2B.26.5 Is the fire alarm tested?
Yes 
No 
2B.26.5 Testing fire alarm via a call point
2B.26.5.1 Please state date of last test and specify whether weekly, monthly or specify other period:
----------------------------------------------------2B.26.6 Are fire alarm sounders fitted throughout the building?
Yes 
No 
2B.26.6 Example of a fire alarm sounder
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2B.27 If No to 2B.26, please state how guests would be informed of a fire and to evacuate the building?
----------------------------------------------------2B.28 Do you have 20 guest beds or less?
Yes 
No 
2B.29 Is automatic fire detection (smoke and heat detectors) fitted throughout the building, including risk rooms?
Yes 
No 
2B.29 Example of a smoke detector
2B.30 Are there any rooms or apartments with cooking facilities?
Yes 
No 
2B.30 Cooking facilities
2B.30.1 Is automatic smoke detection (individual domestic type or linked into detection system) fitted in all rooms/apartments
with cooking facilities?
Yes 
No 
2B.30.1 Individual domestic smoke detection
2B.30.1 Smoke detection linked into detection system
Smoke and/or Heat Detectors
Control
Panel
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Sounders
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2B.30.2 Are any rooms/apartments with cooking facilities provided with fire blankets?
Yes 
No 
2B.30.2 Example of a fire blankets
2B.31 Is reception manned 24 hours a day by staff trained in what to do in case of fire?
Yes 
No 
No reception in property 
2B.31 Reception manned 24 hours a day
2B.31.1 Do you have a process in place to give an immediate response to a fire emergency 24 hours a day?
Yes 
No 
2B.32 Do all members of staff (including family workers) receive training in the action to be taken in case of fire?
Yes 
No 
2B.33 Is a sprinkler system installed?
Yes 
No 
2B.33 Example of a fire sprinkler head
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2B.34 Are portable fire extinguishers and/or hose reels provided throughout the property?
Yes 
No 
2B.34 Examples of fire extinguishers and hose reels
2B.35 Is emergency lighting provided to enable guests to safely see their way out of the building in the event of a mains
power failure?
Yes 
No 
2B.35 Examples of emergency lighting luminaries
2B.35.1 Is the emergency lighting tested?
Yes 
No 
2B.35.1 Examples of key test for emergency lighting
2B.36 Is there a 'Fire Assembly Point’ designated for guests?
Yes 
No 
2B.36 Example of sign for fire assembly point
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2B.37 Are electrical circuits/appliances regularly checked by a qualified electrical contractor?
Yes 
No 
2B.37.1 Please state the date of the last check of electrical circuits / appliances:
----------------------------------------------------2B.38 Is food prepared and cooked on the premises?
Yes 
No 
2B.38.1 Is a food safety management system in place, for example HACCP?
Yes 
No 
2B.38.1 HACCP
Cross-contamination
Cleaning
Chilling
Cooking
2B.38.2 Do all staff working in the kitchen(s), restaurant(s) and bar(s) receive regular food handling and food safety training?
Yes 
No 
2B.38.2 Food Hygiene
2B.38.3 Are your kitchen facilities inspected annually by an external organisation/authority?
Yes 
No 
2B.38.4 Are the cooker hoods de-greased regularly?
Yes 
No 
2B.38.4 Cooker hoods to be de-greased
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2B.38.5 Are there No Smoking signs prominently displayed in the kitchens?
Yes 
No 
2B.38.5 Example of a No Smoking sign
2B.39 Are arrangements in place to ensure the security of guests i.e. guards, CCTV, etc?
Yes 
No 
2B.39 Example of CCTV equipment
2B.39.1 Please provide details:
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2B.40 Is there a swimming pool (s) at the property?
Yes 
No 
2B.40 Example of a swimming pool
2B.40.1 Is the swimming pool water clarity maintained to allow a clear view of the pool bottom in all areas?
Yes 
No 
2B.40.1 Example of a clear view
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2B.40.2 Is the swimming pool water checked, to ensure that the correct levels of chemicals and water quality standards are
maintained, in accordance with local regulations?
Yes 
No 
2B.40.2 Example of a water test kit
2B.40.3 Are depth markings clearly visible?
Yes 
No 
2B.40.3 Example of depth markings
2B.40.4 Are there any sudden changes in depth which occur in areas where the water is less than 1.6m deep?
Yes 
No 
2B.40.4 Example of a sudden change in depth
< 1.6 m
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2B.40.5 Are there NO DIVING signs prominently displayed in areas where diving may be dangerous? E.g. where there are
underwater obstructions or where the depth of water is less than 1.5m
Yes 
No 
2B.40.5 Example of a No Diving sign
2B.40.6 Is there readily accessible rescue equipment available around the swimming pool?
Yes 
No 
2B.40.6 - Example of rescue equipment
2B.40.7 Is the children’s pool located near deep water?
2B.40.8 Does the pool surround have a non-slip surface?
Yes 
No 
No children’s pool 
Yes 
No 
2B.40.8 Non-slip surface
2B.40.9 Is there a lifeguard on duty around the pool during operating hours?
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No 
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2B.40.10 Is there a general pool regulations notice board clearly on display in the pool area?
Yes 
No 
2B.40.10 Examples of Pool Regulations
2B.41 Does the property have balconies and/or walkway barriers?
Yes 
No 
2B.41 Example of walkway barriers
2B.41.1 Is the height of all balconies and walkway barriers greater than 1.0m?
Yes 
No 
2B.41.1 Height greater than one metre
Height
> 1.0 m
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2B.41.2 Are there any gaps greater than 10cm in the balcony or walkway barrier facades?
Yes 
No 
2B.41.2 Gaps less than 10 cm
Gap
< 10 cm
2B.41.2.1 Are these gaps located below 80cm in height in the balcony or walkway barrier facades?
Yes 
No 
2B.41.2.1 Gap above 80 cm
Gap
> 10 cm
Height
> 80 cm
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2B.42 Do any balcony or walkway facades include any features which might encourage children to climb on them?
Yes 
No 
2B.42 Examples of balconies that might encourage children to climb on them
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2B.43 Do large glass panels in either doors or partitions have identifying stickers at child and adult level (0.8m and 1.5m)?
Yes 
No 
No large glass panels in the property 
2B.43 Example of glass panel and doors with identifying stickers
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2B.44 Is all glass firmly fixed in its frame?
Yes 
No 
2B.44 Example of glass firmly fixed in its frame
2B.45 Do any rooms or apartments utilise individual, instantaneous GAS water heaters/boilers located INSIDE the
accommodation or with direct access from within the accommodation?
Yes 
No 
2B.45 Examples of possible locations for individual, instantaneous GAS water heaters/boilers
located INSIDE the accommodation
= Individual, instantaneous Gas water heater/boiler located inside the accommodation
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Porch
Bathroom
Bedroom 3
Kitchen
Living Room
Garage
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2B.45.1 Are any individual, instantaneous GAS water heaters/boilers used INSIDE the accommodation:
Open flued? 
Room sealed? 
A mix of open flued and room sealed? 
2B.45.1 OPEN FLUED BOILER
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Air
Intake
2B.45.1 ROOM SEALED BOILER
Air
Intake
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Air
Intake
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2B.46 Do any rooms or apartments utilise individual, instantaneous GAS water heaters/boilers located OUTSIDE the
accommodation?
Yes 
No 
2B.46.1 Are both the gas water heater/boiler and the flue termination point 1.5 metres or further away from the nearest door,
window, vent, hole or other opening into the accommodation?
Yes 
No 
2B.48.1 Boiler and flue termination points at least 1.5 metres away from nearest
door, window, vent or other opening.
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
1.5m
1.5m
Porch
1.5m
Bedroom 3
= Window
= Air Conditioning Unit
= Gas Heater/Boiler
Bathroom
Kitchen
Living Room
2B.47 Are ALL individual, instantaneous GAS water heaters/boilers used in the accommodation serviced at least annually by a
competent/qualified person?
Yes 
No 
No individual, instantaneous GAS water heaters/boilers in the property 
2B.48 Are gas cooking facilities provided within the accommodation?
Yes 
No 
2B.48 Example of Gas cooking facilities
2B.48.1 Are operating instructions provided in appropriate languages?
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Yes 
No 
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2B.49 Are gas fires and/or gas room heaters provided for use within the accommodation?
Yes 
No 
2B.51 Example of a gas fire
2B.49.1 Are operating instructions provided in appropriate languages?
Yes 
No 
2B.50 Are there any lifts/elevators within the property for guests use?
Yes 
No 
2B.50.1 Do lifts, for use by guests, have an emergency alarm and communication system?
Yes 
No 
2B.50.1 Communication system
2B.50.2 Are all lifts fitted with internal closing doors?
Yes 
No 
2B.50.2 Example of Internal closing doors
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2B.50.3 Are the following notices displayed outside each lift on each floor:
2B.50.3.1 Do Not Use in Case of Fire
Yes 
No 
2B.50.3.2 No Smoking in the lift
Yes 
No 
2B.50.3.3 No Unaccompanied Children
Yes 
No 
2B.50.3 Examples of lift signage:
2B.51 Is there a current Operating Licence for the property or is the property registered with the appropriate authorities?
Yes 
No 
Not a national requirement in this country 
2B.51.1 Please state the expiry date/renewal date for the current Operating Licence for the property:
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document and the file path will appear in the box within Sure2Care. Click on the upload button. Click on Accept.
2B.53 Remarks
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If in doubt about any of the questions ask your Sure2Care contact
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