Report a Business Fire Safety Concern

Do you have any concerns about the fire safety of a particular business premises within the County Durham or Darlington area?

If the answer is yes, we advise you take the following steps:  
1.    Contact the building owner or manager.
2.    If your concern is in relation to a block of flats, contact your Local Authority.
3.    If you’re still concerned, please contact County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue service:

       Email: firesafety@ddfire.gov.uk
       Telephone: 03425 2234 221

If the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, the premises may be audited by a Fire Safety Inspector. The urgency of the response will be assessed based on the nature of the complaint and the risk to life.

If the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 does not apply, the details will be forwarded to the appropriate authority.