Responsible Persons/duty holders and those accountable have a responsibility to make sure their premises and people are safe in case of fire. Kent Fire and Rescue Service have a duty to enforce this. Our Enforcement Policy sets out what we do and the process we follow and what you can expect from us. 

Licensing authorities are required to consult Kent Fire and Rescue Authority before issuing a licence and to give us the opportunity to make representation with regard to public safety (fire safety). 

The early warning that Automatic Fire Alarm and fire detection systems (AFAs) provide can help to save lives and property. However, false alarms are a common occurrence when a AFA is installed - we therefore manage calls from automatic systems in a specific way. 

To effectively manage an emergency, we must ensure that appropriate and sufficient arrangements are in place. This includes the provision of firefighting facilities, ensuring suitable access for fire engines and equipment, and engaging in consultation on the design and specifications of buildings. This policy outlines how the Kent Fire and Rescue Authority fulfils its obligations in these areas 

Given that around 100,000 premises fall under the scope of the Fire Safety Order, it is not feasible to inspect every one. Therefore, resources must be allocated to the areas of highest risk. This is the core purpose of the Risk Based Inspection Programme, which utilizes a combination of intelligence, risk data, and focused campaigns to strategically direct resources.