Fire alarms often are considered the most critical element of a hotel's safety system. When an alarm sounds, the occupants immediately know a potential danger exists and evacuation is necessary. 

2. Communicate emergency action plan: Hotel management must provide written emergency action plans for employees to ensure everyone knows the exit routes and what fire emergency procedures are in place. 

3. Keep fire extinguisher close: Multipurpose extinguishers rated class A, B and C, capable of putting out small fires involving wood, paper, oils and gases, are required in hotels. Extinguishers need to be placed 75 feet apart throughout the building, according to OSHA guidelines. Guestrooms are not required to have fire extinguishers, but extinguishers should never be farther than 75 feet away in the hallway for a guest to retrieve if needed. 

4. Maintain exit signs: Maintain the exit lights in your hotel. During a fire, conditions can be chaotic and confusing. Smoke can obscure vision and make it difficult to navigate your surroundings. Illuminated exit signs make it more likely people will be able to see where to go and get out of the building. 

5. Hold regular inspections: A hotel should have its lights, alarms, extinguishers and sprinklers inspected every year. Many hotels neglect their annual services. Neglecting your fire-safety system can cause the equipment to erode over time resulting in faulty equipment.
 
6. Declutter walls and doorways: Hotel managers need to make sure their employees are aware of the amount of wallcoverings in the hallways and guestrooms. Large bulletin boards covered in paper, business areas with scattered documents and entryways with multiple pamphlets on the surrounding area's activities are high-risk fire areas. A small flame can potentially turn these areas into an uncontrollable fire.