Enhancing Fire Safety in Rentals: The Complete Guide to Compliant Curtains

Whether you manage a holiday let, Airbnb, or long-term rental property, fire safety compliance is not optional — it's a legal and moral responsibility. One overlooked area? Curtains. At Fireproofing Ltd, we help landlords and hosts meet fire safety standards with BS 5867 Part 2 Type B certified curtain treatments.

🔥 Why Fire-Resistant Curtains Matter in Rentals

🛏️ Holiday Lets

If your holiday rental is used by paying guests, BS 5867 Part 2 Type B applies. This ensures that curtains are flame retardant and meet fire safety inspection criteria.

🏘️ Rental Properties

Under the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations, all soft furnishings — including curtains — must meet fire resistance standards. Non-compliance risks tenant safety and legal penalties.

Links for further information:

• the-complete-fire-safety-guide-for-landlords 

• a-landlords-guide-to-fire-safety-in-rental-properties/ 

• uk-landlord-fire-safety/ 

• a-landlords-guide-to-fire-risk-assessment-in-rental-properties 

🏠 Airbnb & Short-Term Lets

Since 2023, updated fire safety rules require Airbnb hosts to complete a fire risk assessment and ensure all curtains meet relevant fire safety standards like BS 5867 Part 2 Type B.

Links for further information:

• the-new-fire-safety-regulations-for-airbnb-properties 

• new-fire-safety-regulations 

🔗 Learn what BS 5867 Part 2 Type B means

Our Solution: Fire Retardant Spraying On-Site

At Fire Proofing Ltd, we offer on-site fire retardant spraying that meets BS 5867 Part 2 Type B requirements for all curtain types.

✅ What’s Included:

• Certified fire retardant treatment for curtains

• BS 5867-compliant certificate for landlords and inspectors

• Service tailored to holiday homes, flats, short-lets, and more

• No need to remove curtains – we treat them in place

📄 Your Certificate = Your Compliance

Once the invoice is paid, you’ll receive a PDF certificate showing compliance with BS 5867 Part 2 Type B. This is accepted by fire officers and insurance providers as proof of safety.

📏 What We Need to Quote You

To get started, simply provide:

• Curtain measurements (height and bottom width)

• Whether the curtains are lined

• Your postcode/location

📩 Fill out our quote form — we’ll handle the rest.

Why Choose Fire Proofing Ltd?

• 🧯 35+ years of fire retardant expertise

• 🏠 Specialists in domestic and commercial rental safety

• 📍 UK-wide on-site service

• 🔒 Certificates accepted for fire risk assessments & insurance

• 🧼 Optional curtain cleaning service available for added protection

Landlord Tip: Avoid Replacement Costs

If your fire risk assessor suggests replacing non-compliant curtains — don’t! In most cases, our fire retardant spraying service can make them compliant for a fraction of the cost.

Take the Next Step Toward Compliance

Prioritise your guest and tenant safety with compliant, certified curtains.

📞 Call us today: 07970 522475

📧 Email: adam@fire-proofing.co.uk

🔗 Get a Free Quote

About the Author: Adam Sawyer

Adam Sawyer has over 35 years of experience in textile care and fire safety, specialising in BS 5867 and BS 5852 compliant fire retardant treatments for curtains, upholstery, wood, and more.

Learn more about Adam on our About Us & Our Expert page.