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Arson reduction
Automatic fire alarms
Community fire safety
Dangerous structures and public safety
Fire - home safety check
Fire and rescue - business enforcement
Fire and rescue - residential enforcement
Harassment - advice and support
Hazardous chemical incidents
Health and safety - fireworks advice
Home safety advice
Licence - explosives
Licence - poisons
Licence - sale of fireworks
Licence - storage of fireworks
Licence - storage of petroleum
Memorial safety check and repair
Pavements - personal injury
Railway regulations
See also:
Anti social behaviour and nuisance
Attending fires
Citizens Advice Bureau
Civil emergencies - major accident hazards
Community safety
Fire and rescue - radiation
Hate crime
Housing - community safety
Hydrants maintenance
Licence - alcohol and entertainment
MOT testing
Post-incident support
Registration - motor salvage operator
Safety inspection - homes in multiple occupation
Securing premises after incidents
Vetting of contract and supplier staff

Safety

Arson reduction
Advice on measures which can be taken by businesses and residents to reduce the likelihood of arson on their premises.
Automatic fire alarms
The local fire authority can provide advice to residents and business on the installation of automatic fire alarms and on the testing of such alarm systems following installation or any building/redecoration work undertaken in the alarmed area.
Community fire safety
The local fire authority will help residents and businesses minimise the risk of fire in their homes or place of work by providing advice on fire prevention and protection.
Dangerous structures and public safety
The local authority has a responsibility to deal with buildings which have become dangerous due to old age, deterioration or settlement, or by more dramatic causes.
Fire - home safety check
Fire and Rescue Services can provide a free home fire safety visit, fit smoke alarms where necessary and give advice on the action to be taken in the event of a fire and the points to consider when making a home fire escape plan.
Fire and rescue - business enforcement
The local authority has responsibility for the supervision and enforcement of fire regulations. They visit workplaces to ensure that the owners adopt the fire risk assessment and emergency plans.
Fire and rescue - residential enforcement
Businesses that provide residential services are required to comply with specific fire safety duties, which may include notifications to or consultation with the local authority.
Harassment - advice and support
Advice and support to those who feel that they are being harassed at home, in the workplace, in public, at school. Depending on the nature of the harassment and the age of the victim this may involve other authorities such as the police, legal services, education services, child protection agencies etc.
Hazardous chemical incidents
Attending incidents involving hazardous chemicals to protect life and mitigate the effects on the environment. Providing advice and information on hazardous chemicals and emergency procedures to deal with them.
Health and safety - fireworks advice
A local authority provides guidance leaflets and materials for organisers of firework displays for the public, retailers selling fireworks, schools and the media, including the firework safety code.
Home safety advice
Advice and information about safety in the home including accident prevention, what to do in the event of an accident, risks in the home etc. Some authorities may run safety awareness training sessions for the local community.
Licence - explosives
All traders who intend to store mixed explosives must be registered, under the Explosives Act, 1875 on an annual basis. This includes car dealers/garages who deal with air bags.
Licence - poisons
Registration of persons entitled to sell poisons included in part II of the poisons list. In order that a business is able to supply these types of products then it must be registered with the local authority and retained on that authorities list of persons entitled to sell poisons.
Licence - sale of fireworks
Under the Explosives Acts 1875 to 1976, Fireworks Act 1975 to 1976, and Keeping of Fireworks Order 1959 a license is required to hold or sell fireworks in any premises. The local authority (often jointly with local fire services) inspect premises to ensure that safety conditions are met prior to issuing a licence.
Licence - storage of fireworks
Retailers must register with or obtain a licence from their local authority before storing fireworks. The local authority is responsible for processing applications, inspections of premises where appropriate and issuing of a licence or permit to store fireworks.
Licence - storage of petroleum
Petrol filling stations and any other premises that store petrol for combustion engines must apply for a Petroleum Licence issued in terms of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 and associated regulations.
Memorial safety check and repair
Pavements - personal injury
Dealing with reports of personal injury caused by damage and/or hazards on roads and pavements which it is the responsibility of the local authority to maintain.
Railway regulations
A fire certificate is required for any railway premises where there are more than 20 people employed (in one or more buildings) at any one time or more than 10 people employed other than on the ground floor of the building. The local fire authority is responsible for processing applications, inspecting premises and issuing certificates.