Hi Daisy Some of the farms I audit will have between 1 and 75 caravans for seasonal agricultural workers. Consideration needs to be given to the following: All furnishings must comply with the Fire & Furnishings Regs 1988 - should be a label, but not always; Working smoke alarm; Small fire extinguisher and fire blanket in proximity of the cooker; Mains electrics tested every 3 years; All electrical appliances PAT tested annually; If any gas appliances, then annual Landlord's Gas Safety Certificate, and working CO alarm; If gas appliances, then all air vents clear of obstruction; All doors readily openable from the inside (internal key-operated door is not satisfactory); Safe steps, with handrail if more than 2 steps; Provision of fire safety emergency procedure: Fire assembly point and audible alarm if more than 5 caravans; External fire fighting equipment and water hoses if more than 10 caravans; Ready access for emergency vehicles; Surrounding area free of combustible material and dying vegetation; No overhanging trees (heavy branch cut one caravan in half!)

Dont forget safe access and egress - anti slip and lighting at night time.

What about hygiene/welfare facilities? How is sewage etc to be dealt with?

thanks Bob and chas for your comments also - many thanks. DM