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General guidance only. In a fire, put personal safety first and call 999. Never enter an escape route affected by smoke or heat.
When a fire alarm sounds, stop work and follow the premises emergency plan. Learn how to assess the escape route, seek help if trapped and what to do once you reach safety.
Read articleStart with the issue you need to resolve, then see what to prepare, who to involve and how to enquire.
Applying for a food-business licence? A Registered Fire Engineer (RFE) and a fire-installation contractor have different roles. Understand the assessment option and who will handle drawings, works and certification before appointing your team.
Read articleWhat fire work does a restaurant need? Prepare the premises details, cooking plan, issued requirements and inspection records before arranging a survey and quotation.
Read articleBefore choosing restaurant fuel, check the kitchen location, storage and ventilation. Understand basement restrictions and why dining-area cooking needs a separate review.
Read articleVentilation equipment must respond to fire signals as its design requires. This guide explains how the fire and ventilation contractors coordinate that response, and what to prepare before closing ceilings, testing and handover.
Read articlePlanning outdoor restaurant seating? Review the approved area, hose-reel coverage, extinguishers and access. For hotpot or food warming, also check the permitted fuel and operating conditions.
Read articleOpening a teppanyaki restaurant or adding a counter? Review fuel restrictions, secure installation and gas or electrical documentation before coordinating the fire works.
Read articlePreparing to open or alter a school or childcare centre? Gather the use, age group, floors, layout and issued fire requirements, then plan works, testing and document handover around classes and holidays.
Read articlePlanning an entertainment venue or event layout? Clarify the licensing category, audience routes, stage, decorative materials and fire records before arranging works and tests.
Read articleSteam, dust, construction and equipment faults may trigger alarms. Follow the fire procedure first, avoid disabling detectors and record details for professional investigation.
Read articleUse this checklist to review escape routes, fire doors and visible equipment condition each month. Record problems, assign follow-up and keep track of outstanding repairs.
Read articleBefore a fire system is shut down for repairs, management and the contractor should confirm which equipment will be affected, the notices needed and tests to restore service. This guide explains what to follow up before, during and after the work.
Read articleA defect notice on a hose reel, alarm or sprinkler means the equipment needs attention. Find out what is affected, who is repairing it and what to ask for when it returns to service, including the 2026 notice and power-seal requirements.
Read articleArranging an alarm or smoke-detection inspection? Have the contractor confirm the systems and tests, then prepare equipment records and tenant access. This guide also explains what to check in the report.
Read articleBefore appointing a fire contractor, check the registered entity, class and installation type. The classes define work scope, not a ranking of service quality.
Read articleEmergency lighting helps people find escape routes when normal lighting fails; exit signs identify the way out. A light working on mains power may still have a backup fault. Learn what to prepare for checks and repairs.
Read articleA hose-reel inspection covers the reels, pumps, supply tanks and valves. Find out what information management should prepare, how to arrange testing and what to check in the repair report and FS251 afterwards.
Read articleTemporary manual fire alarm devices (TMFAD) provide standby warning during alarm downtime. This guide helps managers understand who assesses, installs and tests them, while repairs to the original system continue.
Read articleBefore booking a sprinkler inspection, confirm which areas and shared equipment are included, who can provide access and how testing will be arranged. Here is what management can prepare and what to check in the completed report.
Read articleCompare fire maintenance quotations using the same equipment list. Check visits, tests, parts, repairs and extra charges so you can choose a service that meets your building's needs.
Read articleCheck corridor obstructions, smoke-stop doors and escape plans, and understand why route width must be checked against the building's approved layout.
Read articleCompare water, foam, dry powder, CO2 and clean-agent extinguishers, read labels and plan inspections. Evacuation and calling 999 come first.
Read articleRenovating or moving into a flat with an open kitchen? Check the approved layout, smoke detectors and sprinklers before changing cabinets, ceilings or walls, and find out when to involve a professional.
Read articleReceived a fire-improvement notice for a mini-storage facility? Arrange a survey of the listed layout, window, hose-reel, exit-sign and lock issues, then plan the work, budget and tenant access.
Read articleSome older buildings of six storeys or fewer can use connected fire detectors with extinguishers for specified improvement requirements. Owners should confirm eligibility first, then compare installation, connectivity and ongoing maintenance costs.
Read articleFor a direction under Cap. 502, 572 or 636, start with the full document, deadline and responsible parties. Separate fire installations from building works before arranging quotations.
Read articleDoes your fire or smoke-stop door fail to close, drag on the floor or have damaged hinges or glazing? Find out what to record, when to arrange a check and what a repair or replacement quotation should cover.
Read articleFind the original FSD shutdown and defect notices, fire-escape leaflet and extinguisher guide. Open the official files directly and find the current FS251 online process, with a clear explanation of who handles each document.
Read articlePlanning work around a ceiling, raised floor or canopy? Check whether the space qualifies for a sprinkler exemption, what drawings and material details the application needs, and how approval affects the work schedule.
Read articlePlanning a battery room, adding modules or changing battery type? Give the design team the data sheets, total capacity and room layout. This guide explains what to prepare and why capacity, room separation and project dates matter.
Read articlePlanning or altering a data centre means reviewing racks, batteries, room zones and connected systems together. This guide helps project and operations teams prepare design information, outage arrangements and testing responsibilities.
Read articlePlanning automated or mechanised parking? Review Circular 5/2026 applicability, system type, rescue access and fire interfaces with the equipment supplier and design team.
Read articleBefore a new building is handed over, its fire installations need the applicable acceptance process. Find out how FSD coordinates acceptance, what FS172 records and which plans, tests and repair records the project team should prepare.
Read articleMoving sprinklers, hose reels or other fixed equipment during a fit-out calls for a review of drawings and scope. Understand what the documents do before coordinating the work.
Read articleAfter improvement work is completed, arrange testing, document submission and the authority's inspection. Find out what records to prepare, who needs to attend and what to collect at handover.
Read articleAnnual inspection is generally required at least every 12 months. Learn how it differs from routine servicing and fault repairs, and what to check in a maintenance contract.
Read articleReceived a Fire Safety Direction for an older residential or mixed-use building? Start with the requirements and deadline. This guide explains Cap. 572, the departments involved and how owners and managers can organise improvement work.
Read articleTaking a lease, fitting out a business or responding to an improvement direction? Check the actual use and documents first, then identify the work arising from Cap. 502, licence conditions and routine maintenance.
Read articleImprovement work in an older industrial building can involve many units and shared systems. This guide helps owners, occupiers and managers organise Cap. 636 directions, responsibilities, access, tests and completion records.
Read articleFS251 is Hong Kong’s fire installation certificate. Check the 12-month inspection rule, due dates, official forms, equipment codes and online submission.
Read articleWhen a fire alarm sounds, stop work and follow the premises emergency plan. Learn how to assess the escape route, seek help if trapped and what to do once you reach safety.
Read articleHONG KONG LAW
Statutory duties, Fire Safety Directions, licence conditions, approved plans, maintenance contracts and good practice are separate controls. An inspection, repair or single certificate is not a whole-premises compliance guarantee.
This material is provided for general fire-safety education only. It is not legal, regulatory, engineering or licensing advice. Requirements depend on the premises, building use, approved plans, licence conditions, statutory directions and current law. Obtain advice from the relevant authority and appropriately registered professionals for your specific premises.
IMMEDIATE DANGER
Leave by a designated route and staircase if safe. If smoke or heat blocks escape, take shelter in a safe room, close the door and call 999 with your exact location. Do not use a lift, remain to investigate or return for belongings.
Our company is not an emergency service and does not replace the Hong Kong Fire Services Department, ambulance service or Police.
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