Business and building safety advice
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Preparing for an emergency
If your business had an emergency would you know what to do? From what you need to tell us to the contents of your grab bag and strong box, learn more.
Living above a business
If you have a small business premises where people sleep - for example above a shop - you must carry out a fire risk assessment so that people can escape quickly and safely in an emergency.
If your business has a fire
Wherever there is a fire there will a lot to consider and do. Learn what business and buildings owners and RPs need to take into account.
Business and the cost of living
If you are considering cutting costs by making changes to your premises, how you heat your building, handle stock, or any other change, take a look at our helpful information to help you Stay Fire Safe.
Farming and land
From using nitrates to fires in haystacks, Kent Fire and Rescue Service are here to help keep you, your farm and anyone who visits or walks across it, safe from fire.
For landlords
Guidance for landlords, managing agents and owners of houses in multiple occupation and other social housing.
Kitchen ventilation
If you have a commercial kitchen, learn by keeping your extract ventilation system in good working order and carrying out cleaning and maintenance is important
Bonfires and firework displays
Safety advice to help organisers of public or semi-public bonfire displays (for example in the garden of a public house) to hold a safe event.
Chimney fires
How to reduce the risk of a chimney fire in your premises, things to avoid and why you should keep your chimney swept and have your appliances installed and regularly serviced by a qualified engineer.
Safer use of acetylene
Every year, fire and rescue services attend fires and incidents involving acetylene cylinders. Read advice on its safer use, including emergency procedures, alternatives and safe storage.
Commercial waste disposal
Advice on waste and its disposal including the management of waste, its storage and why it's important.
Starting a new business
Advice on including fire safety in your plans, things to be aware of, what you need to do and the law