Fire safety for businesses
Fire safety guidance explains the responsibilities of residential providers and businesses, the risks of fire, and the training and support available to help keep people safe.
Fire safety information
Fire can be useful, but it is also dangerous and can cause serious harm. The following information explains how to reduce the risk of fire and stay safe.
- Fire regulations – residential enforcement
- Fire warden and commercial training
- Firework safety
- Luton and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Fire regulations for residential services
Businesses that provide residential accommodation must comply with fire safety laws. This may include notifying or consulting the local fire authority, depending on the type of service.
Our involvement depends on the requirements set out in legislation and the nature of the business. Failing to meet fire safety duties can have serious consequences, including:
- loss of life
- injury
- property damage
- enforcement action (see our enforcement policy)
Penalties can range from fines to prison sentences, or both in the most severe cases.
Building regulations and fire safety guidance
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) provides detailed guidance for residential settings such as children’s homes, care homes, accommodation for older or disabled people and houses in multiple occupation.
Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission is responsible for registering and inspecting care homes and children’s homes.
Fire warden and commercial training
Would you or your staff know what to do if a fire started at work?
Fires in workplaces cause injuries and deaths every year, and employers are responsible for ensuring their staff receive suitable fire safety training. We offer a range of fire safety training courses for commercial and industrial businesses, delivered by qualified instructors.
For more information on fire safety in businesses and communities, visit the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service website.