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Licensing and The Fire Service


The Fire Service is a notified party in relation certain types of certificate / licensing applications to the courts by public premises.  Notification allows the Fire Service to inspect the premises involved and to be represented at the licence hearing to state if it has any objection to the licence being granted.

Licensing Procedure

Certificate / Licence types heard in the District Court that require notification to the Fire Service are listed by the Courts Service.

The following items should be included with the Notification;

Publican's Licence Renewal Form

Emergency Lighting Certificate


Fire Detection & Alarm System Certificate


Fire Extinguishers Certificate (provided by maintenance company)


The Department of the Environment published Code of Practice for the Management of Fire Safety in Places of Assembly is a useful guide for premises owners / occupiers. A sample Fire Register is included in it's appendices.