Business and building safety
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 is here to offer you help and advice on understanding your responsibilities and how to take precautions, minimise the risk and meet the legal requirements.
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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.
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.