High rise and higher risk

High rise

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The fire safety requirements for high rise residential buildings depend upon many different factors including the building's height and the number of domestic premises it contains.  

Go to our 'High rise' section to learn about the laws that affect high rise, what RPs need to know, sending your documents to us, secure information boxes and more. 

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Higher risk premises

care worker assisting a resident

Premises such as care and nursing homes, healthcare, hospitals, specialised housing and other premises where residents or patients may have dependencies or reduced mobility, are regarded by Kent Fire and Rescue Service as higher risk premises. 

Go to our 'Higher risk premises' section for information about fire safety, the law, and our safer care programme 

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