Get a Kilifi County fire safety inspection for business premises
County Government of Kilifi · sources read 6 Oct 2026
Kilifi County charges a fire safety inspection fee by type and size of premises, from KSh 300 for a kiosk to KSh 3,000 for a hypermarket. The fire clearance certificate issued after inspection is free.
- Fee
- KSh 300Kiosk, light or temporary structure under 5 m2KSh 300Other small vendors, traders and service providersKSh 500Small shop or retail service up to 17 m2KSh 700Medium shop or retail service, 25-49 m2KSh 1,000Large shop, store or personal service, 50-99 m2KSh 2,000Medium supermarket, 100-624 m2KSh 2,500Mega store or large department store, 100-624 m2KSh 3,000Hypermarket over 625 m2KSh 5,000Annual fire inspection certificate (per certificate)KSh 2,500Commercial and industrial premises (yearly)FreeFire clearance certificate after inspectionKSh 300Fire extinguisher inspection (per unit, refill not included)
- Where
- In person with the County Government of Kilifi fire and rescue services. No online fire inspection service was found on the county eServices portal. Help: 0200 200 200 or eservices@Kilifi.go.ke.
Steps
- Have your premises inspected by the county fire service and pay the inspection fee for your size of premises, for example KSh 500 for a shop up to 17 m2.
- Once you pass, collect the fire clearance certificate. It is free.
Watch out
- The Act also lists an annual fire inspection certificate at KSh 5,000 and a KSh 2,500 yearly fee for commercial and industrial premises. Ask the fire officer which of these applies to you.
- For a fire emergency in Kilifi County, call the toll-free number 1599.
Who can apply
- Traders in Kilifi County such as distributors, wholesalers, supermarkets, shops, chemists, butcheries, personal service providers and kiosks. Other kinds of business have their own rates.
Official sources (2)
- The Kilifi County Finance Act, 2024 (Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 8, Kilifi County Acts No. 1) media.kilifi.go.ke · read 6 Oct 2026
- Kilifi County eServices portal eportal.kilifi.go.ke · read 6 Oct 2026