Get a Machakos County fire safety (fire compliance) certificate for business premises
County Government of Machakos · sources read 3 Oct 2026
In Machakos County, business premises in urban areas pay a fire charge of 10% of their Single Business Permit fee (20% if they deal with flammable substances), and the fire clearance certificate itself costs KSh 2,100. Apply to the county Fire and Rescue Services, who inspect your premises before issuing it.
- Fee
- KSh 2,100Issue of fire clearance certificateKSh 1,600Fire protection measure per visit: commercial and industrial premisesKSh 1,600Fire protection measure per visit: boarding houses and public buildingsKSh 1,600Fire protection measure per visit: petrol stationsKSh 2,100Fire protection measure per visit: premises storing dangerous inflammable materialsKSh 600Inspection of fire extinguisher (excluding refill), per extinguisher
- Deadline
- 31 Dec 2026 Fire licences expire on 31 December, so renew each year.
- Where
- In person at the County Government of Machakos Fire and Rescue Services. County Headquarters: Town Hall, Machakos; toll free 0800 600 016; info@machakos.go.ke. Pay through official county channels such as MachaPay (machakos.go.ke/e-services).
What you need
- Plans of the premises, if the fire officer asks for them
Steps
- Apply to the county Fire and Rescue Services on the prescribed form and pay the fee.
- If asked, hand in plans of your premises. If you don't submit them in time, your application is treated as withdrawn.
- A fire officer inspects the premises. They check escape routes, firefighting equipment and fire warning systems before issuing the certificate.
- Pay the county through official channels. Machakos lists MachaPay as its online platform for county fees.
- Display the certificate where people can see it in your premises.
Watch out
- The fire charge is a share of your business permit: 10% of your SBP fee, or 20% if you deal with flammable substances.
- Portable fire extinguishers must be serviced every quarter and after each use.
- The licence covers one premises only. You can't move it to a new location.
Who can apply
- Owners or occupiers of business premises in Machakos County that need a fire compliance certificate. Fire charges do not apply to premises in rural and peri-urban areas.
Official sources (2)
- The Machakos County Finance Act, 2025 (No. 4 of 2025) machakos.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- E-Services machakos.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026