Fire risk assessments in Tonbridge
Tonbridge is a market town on the River Medway, with around 36,000 residents. It is in the same borough as our Larkfield office.
- Fire authority
- Kent Fire and Rescue Service
- Local council
- Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
- Who attends
- Our own IFSM-member assessors
- Distance
- about 10 miles from our office
- Accreditation
- BAFE SP205, ID 303595
The town's economy includes light engineering, printing and publishing, distribution and financial services. It is also home to Tonbridge School, founded in 1553, where around six in ten pupils board.
The town centre, spread along the High Street between the castle and the station, mixes shops, pubs and restaurants with flats above. Many buildings are older and have been altered several times, which can leave gaps in fire separation.
We assess offices, industrial units, schools and town-centre premises throughout Tonbridge.
Who needs a fire risk assessment in Tonbridge
- Boarding and independent schools
- Boarding houses are sleeping-risk premises and need strong night-time arrangements. Separate houses on one site need consistent procedures.
- Light industrial and printing
- Engineering and print works bring machinery, materials and hot work to manage. Solvents and paper stock need careful storage.
- Distribution and warehousing
- Storage sites need assessments of racking, loading areas and escape distances. Mezzanines and racking change over time.
- Offices and financial services
- Office buildings with multiple tenants need coordinated fire procedures. Shared reception and stairs need one coordinated plan.
Your local fire authority
In Tonbridge, the Fire Safety Order is enforced by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Inspections can be routine or follow a complaint, and a missing or out-of-date assessment is one of the most common reasons for formal action.
Rules that apply in Tonbridge
- Your fire risk assessment must be recorded in writing, whatever the size of the business. What this means
- Blocks of flats over 11 m need quarterly checks of communal fire doors. What this means
Tonbridge fire safety questions
Can you assess boarding houses in Tonbridge?
Yes. We focus on detection, staffing at night and regular evacuation drills for boarders.
Do multi-tenant office buildings need one assessment or several?
Usually both: the landlord assesses the common parts and each tenant assesses their own space.
Do you cover Hildenborough and the surrounding villages?
Yes. We cover the whole Tonbridge and Malling borough.
Can you assess a pub or restaurant on Tonbridge High Street?
Yes. We focus on the kitchen, escape routes and any separation from flats or offices above.
How quickly can you carry out a fire risk assessment in Tonbridge?
Our Larkfield office is about 10 miles away, so we can usually attend within a few working days. Urgent visits are often possible sooner.
Gary who attended was great. He was very professional and advised on some bits we needed to adapt. He helped with questions I had with regards to regulations and explained in detail everything required.
Nearby areas we cover
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Tell us about the building in Tonbridge and we'll come back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
- Phone07810 861397
- Emailadmin@thefirenetwork.co.uk
- Office36 Laburnum Drive, Larkfield, ME20 6LU