Cornwall Council | A self-catering holiday let business has been ordered to pay £33,658 in fines and court costs after fire-safety breaches.
In October 2023, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service found multiple fire-safety failures at Premier Apartments Flats 1–4 in St Ives, including inadequate risk assessments and detection.
- Failure to make suitable and sufficient risk assessments.
- Failure to implement general fire precautions.
- Failure to provide adequate fire detection and warning.
- Failure to ensure rapid, safe evacuation in danger.
District Judge Jo Matson said fire safety is critical, especially for holidaymakers who must be protected.
The company spent around £25,000 addressing the issues and was sentenced to pay a £22,660 fine, a £2,000 victim surcharge and £8,998 costs within 28 days.
Chief Fire Officer Kathryn Billing said the case reminds duty-holders that HSE will seek the highest sanctions for significant fire-safety failures.
