Author: ZUNAISHA IMRAN

Every care home manager, HMO landlord, and hotel procurement officer has seen the term BS 7175 on a bedding spec sheet at some point. Fewer could explain exactly what it means, which test level their setting actually requires, or what happens if the bedding they’ve bought doesn’t hold up when an inspector asks for documentation. This matters more than most people realise. Fire safety in managed accommodation isn’t just about smoke alarms and fire doors — the soft furnishings in a bedroom contribute directly to how quickly a fire spreads. In the UK, the bedding used in care homes, hospitals,…