Fire safety and businesses
Businesses have a legal duty to ensure their premises are safe for everyone who uses or visits them. If you own, run or are a responsible person for a business, Kent Fire and Rescue Service are here to offer you help and advice on understanding your responsibilities and how to take precautions, minimise the risk and meet the legal requirements.
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Responsible Persons (RPs) will need to plan and prepare for the Regulations which came into force on the 23 January 2023. Some of the actions you will need to take will depend on the height and type of building you are an RP for. To learn more - including how to submit your documents - please see below.
What do you want to know?
The Fire Safety Act 2021
The Fire Safety Act 2021 came into effect on 16 May 2022 and affects Responsible Persons.
FRAPT
The Fire Risk Assessment Prioritisation Tool (FRAPT) is to help Responsible Persons prioritise updating and reviewing their fire risk assessment.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
What Responsible Persons and/or building owners need to know and do.
Submit your information
Learn what information needs to be submitted to KFRS and upload it.
Secure Information Box
Also known as Premises Information Boxes, learn what the new Fire Safety Regulations require.
High rise buildings
Important advice and information for owners or Responsible Persons for high rise residential buildings.
Event Fire Safety
From music festivals to village fetes, there is a legal duty to ensure the safety of the public. Learn about event safety.
Fire alarms
The type of alarm or alarm system you use for your business will depend on your type of premises.Learn about the type of alarm that may be required.
Business safety advice
From farming to firework displays, take a look at our safety advice page.
Enforcement
KFRS have a duty to enforce safety standards and endeavour to help businesses comply with their legal duties.
Primary Authority Partnerships
A Primary Authority Partnership is a legally recognised partnership between a business and Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS). The partnership provides the business with assured tailored advice which is respected by other enforcing authorities.
Learn more on our Primary Authority Partnerships page.
Need help? Contact us
If you have questions or need advice or guidance, our Business Safety Team are here to help with free, friendly advice on making your business or regulated building compliant with fire safety regulations.
Business safety helpline
- Phone 01622 212 442
- Email buildingsafetyenquiry@kent.fire-uk.org
Public event safety enquiries - advice and information for public event organisers
- Phone 01622 212 464
- Email eventsafety@kent.fire-uk.org
Building regulations consultations
Enquiries for the general public and approved inspectors on planning matters and building design:
- Phone 01622 212 421
- Email fet@kent.fire-uk.org
Please note: Any electronic consultation submission to us via email is restricted to a maximum file size of 35 megabytes including attachments and should not contain Zip file attachments.