Gibraltar: fire safety
Fire safety checks for your kitchen, and how often they are due.
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“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.
- Chef Hygiene defaultThe research found no Gibraltar fire or electrical interval it could confirm. The checks below are good practice, not Gibraltar law. They can be edited. In a fire, call 999, Gibraltar’s single emergency number (112 also works from mobiles).
- Chef Hygiene defaultExtinguishers: Chef Hygiene suggests a yearly service by a competent person. Fire alarm: every 6 months. Emergency lighting: yearly.
- Chef Hygiene defaultFire drill: Chef Hygiene suggests every 12 months.
- Chef Hygiene defaultElectrics: Chef Hygiene suggests a test every 5 years. Gas: a yearly check by a competent gas engineer. Gibraltar has no Gas Safe register.
Official sources
- Environmental Agency, food safety
- Application for registration of food premises
- Food and Drugs Act 1964 (Gibraltar Laws)
- Food Hygiene Regulations 1977 (Gibraltar Laws)
- Government of Gibraltar
This page is general information, not legal advice. Check with your local authority.