Health and safety guidelines and bye-laws for businesses

This information is only for business owners.

We register businesses which provide the following services: You must also register with us if your business contains any of the following: In this section, you can register your business online and read the different bye-laws or guidelines relating to each service.

Once you are registered with us, we carry out regular checks to check you are complying with the bye-laws for your operation.

Other information

Our inspectors also check businesses for cleanliness and hygiene and regulate premises which sell age-restricted products like alcohol, tobacco and butane. Our Safety and Environmental Advice Service also offers free health and safety information for small businesses.

More information

For more information, call our health and safety team on 028 9027 0428 or email safety@belfastcity.gov.uk