Publication
Fire safety: Responsibility and guidelines
- Published on: 29 December 2017
- Last updated on: 24 December 2020
Guidance documents on fire safety to assist persons in charge of premises to discharge their duties under the Fire Services Act, 1981 have been produced by this department:
- Fire Safety Guidance Note 01 2017 - Assessing existing cladding systems in buildings of more than six storeys, or more than 18m in height
- Fire Safety in Gaeltacht Households Accommodating Foghlaimeoiri Gaeilge
- Code of Practice for the Management of Fire Safety in Places of Assembly
- Fire Safety in Preschools (1999)
- Code of Practice for Fire Safety and Indoor Concerts 1998
- Fire Safety in Hostels (1998)
- Guide to Fire Safety in Existing Nursing Homes and Similar Type Premises (1996)
- Guide to Fire Safety in Flats, Bedsitters and Apartments (1994)
- Guide to Fire Safety in Guest Accommodation
- Code of Practice for Fire Safety of Furnishings and Fittings in Places of Assembly (1989)
Design and construction of new buildings, extensions and other works to buildings must be carried out in compliance with Building Regulations.
Technical Guidance Document - Part B deals with Fire Safety.
National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management
- Address:
- Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Rm. G59, Custom House, Dublin 1, D01 W6X0