UKAS slip testing for
hotels.

Why hotels commission UKAS accredited slip testing

Hotel operators carry combined guest-occupier liability and staff employer's liability exposure. Guest claims are commercially significant — high per-claim values, reputational risk, brand-standard requirements from international chains. UKAS accredited slip testing is a routine part of brand-standard compliance for major hotel groups.

Specific issues we see in hotels

• Lobby entrance zones. Hotel lobbies often feature polished stone or wood flooring selected for aesthetic. Wet-weather entrance contamination can drop these below compliance if matting is inadequate.
• Bathroom floors. Guest bathrooms typically feature wet-floor design — deliberately. But the surround and approach should meet compliance. Testing verifies.
• Spa and pool surrounds. Barefoot-protocol testing against the PWTAG PTV 24+ threshold. Commonly overlooked until an incident occurs.
• External approaches. Porte-cochère, car park approach, garden paths — seasonal and weather-exposed surfaces.

Which standards apply

BS EN 16165 Annex C (pendulum, water contamination) for main pedestrian areas. Annex B (barefoot with Slider 55) for pool surrounds and spa areas. UKSRG Guidelines Issue 6 operational protocol. Interpretation against PWTAG thresholds for wet-foot areas.

What you get

• UKAS accredited pendulum test report (Lab 7933)
• PTV results for every test location, dry and wet
• Interpretation against BS EN 16165 and UKSRG benchmarks
• Photographic record of test locations
• Measurement uncertainty statements (required for admissibility)
• 5 working day turnaround from site visit to report

Common questions

What do major hotel brand standards require?

Most international brands require documented slip resistance baseline at new-opening and periodic re-testing thereafter. UKAS accredited evidence is the standard format.

Can you test while guests are in residence?

Yes. Hotel testing runs during quiet periods with minimal guest contact. Pool surround testing typically runs pre-opening or during maintenance periods.

We have 40 hotels across the UK — estate audit?

Yes — we scope these as 6-12 month programmes covering baseline survey at every property plus a ranked remediation priority. 3-5 hotels per visit is typical.

What about newly refurbished properties?

Pre-opening acceptance testing is the best time to catch floor issues. If the contractor has installed a finish that doesn't meet the brand spec, it's their problem to fix — not yours.