# Regulation 26 (Fire safety measures) — non-compliances in Mayo > What inspectors found under Regulation 26 (Fire safety measures) at 11 early years services in Mayo, with providers' responses. ## Regulation 26 in Mayo Fire safety measures: **11** non-compliance(s) in the latest reports we read. An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). 17 April 2026 ##### [Belmont Montessori School (IMEB Registered)](/creche/belmont-montessori-school-imeb-registered-ballina.md), Ballina · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1)(b) The record available pertaining to the servicing of the smoke detection and alarm system was dated 14th of July 2023 - The registered provider submitted the service record of the smoke detection and alarm system to the office of the early years inspectorate on 27th of April 2026 and the service will ensure this carried out annually 19 March 2026 ##### [Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta Naíonra na hEachléime](/creche/comhar-naionrai-na-gaeltachta-naionra-na-heachleime-beal-an-atha.md), Béal An Átha · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1)(b) Records on file showed that the fire alarm/smoke alarm system was maintained on the 5 January 2022 which was outside the required annual maintenance of systems - The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action Tháinig an leictreoir, chun iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar na córais aláraim dóiteáin agus deataigh. Tá dáta socraithe againn dár gcead cuairt eile í mí Lúnasa, sula dtosaíonn na paistí ar ais. The electrician came to inspect the fire and smoke alarm systems. The service has set a date for the next inspection in August before the children start back 2 March 2026 ##### [Bangor Childrens Centre](/creche/bangor-childrens-centre-ballina.md), Ballina · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1)(b) Records on file showed that the fire alarm/smoke alarm system was maintained on the 22 March 2024 which was outside the required annual maintenance of systems. It is acknowledged that following the inspection, a record of maintenance for the system dated the 2 March 2026 was received by email - The service advised in writing that: - Corrective and Preventive Action Fire alarm/ smoke alarm was inspected and is up to date. The staff will ensure that fire/smoke alarms are maintained annually 31 July 2025 ##### [Mayo Acorns Childcare Limited](/creche/mayo-acorns-childcare-limited-castlebar.md), Castlebar · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1) (b) The fire-fighting equipment servicing records available in the service showed that they were last serviced on 6 September 2023. Fire-fighting equipment is required to be serviced/maintained on an annual basis. It is acknowledged that following the inspection a maintenance certificate dated the 1 August 2025 was submitted by the service - The service advised in a written response that: - Corrective and Preventive Action The firefighting equipment has been serviced, and a certificate is displayed in the main entrance hall. The service will ensure the firefighting equipment is serviced and maintained on a yearly basis 17 January 2025 ##### [Lilliputs Playgroup](/creche/lilliputs-playgroup-claremorris.md), Claremorris · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (b) Records of the annual servicing by a competent person, in relation to the premises smoke and fire detection system were not completed since installation of a new fire detection system in August 2023 - A certificate of maintenance servicing of the fire detection system was submitted to the Inspectorate with a service date of 22/01/2025 16 December 2024 ##### [Buttercups Playschool and Afterschool Castlebar](/creche/buttercups-playschool-and-afterschool-castlebar-castlebar.md), Castlebar · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1)(a) A written record was not available to demonstrate monthly fire drills completed in the service since September 2024 - Fire drills will take place monthly and a written record of the fire drills will be kept on file within the service 13 December 2024 ##### [Naionra Dhun Chaochain](/creche/naionra-dhun-chaochain-beal-an-atha.md), Béal An Átha · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1) (b) The certificate available for inspection regarding the testing/maintenance of the smoke alarms showed that the system was last maintained on the 15 April 2021. Smoke alarms are required to be maintained on an annual basis - The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (1) (b) An electrician has been contacted to carry out testing/maintenance on the smoke alarm. The smoke alarm will be tested/maintained on an annual basis 17 July 2024 ##### [Little Treasures Creche](/creche/little-treasures-creche-castlebar.md), Castlebar · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (a) The records showed that the recent f ire drills had not been conducted monthly in the service with the most recent fire drill record showing that it was undertaken on the 20 May 2024. (b) The service kept a record of the number, type and maintenance record of the smoke alarms however the records showed that the system was last maintained on the 17 January 2023 and not annually as required - The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action - (a) A fire drill was carried out 18 July 2024 and 12 August 2024. Fire drills will be carried out monthly. (b) The fire alarm system was serviced on 15 August 2024. Fire alarm systems will be serviced within 12 months. The fire alarm system company’s automatic system has been updated to accommodate this 31 May 2024 ##### [Making Memories Pre school](/creche/making-memories-pre-school-ballyhaunis.md), Ballyhaunis · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (a) Written records of fire drills undertaken in the service were kept by staff however the fire drills were conducted on a two monthly basis and not monthly as required - The registered provider advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action - (a) The staff have developed a new fire drill record sheet with a monthly column to ensure drills are carried out and recorded correctly every month 24 May 2024 ##### [Derrywash Montessori Preschool & Afterschool](/creche/derrywash-montessori-preschool-afterschool-castlebar.md), Castlebar · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1) (b) The certificate of the number, type and maintenance of the firefighting equipment did not show that the equipment had been serviced annually as required. It is acknowledged that the registered provider submitted a certificate for the annual maintenance of the firefighting equipment dated for the 27 May 2024 after the inspection - The registered provider advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (1) (b) A visual reminder for the owner/manager is now displayed in the “cabin” as a reminder of the annual renewal date. The fire company have also assured that they will contact the service annually in relation to the servicing 1 March 2024 ##### [Barneys Playgroup](/creche/barneys-playgroup-belmullet.md), Belmullet · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1) (a) Whilst written records of the monthly fire drills undertaken in the service were kept by the staff, the last fire drill recorded as having been undertaken on the 8 January 2024 which was not monthly as required. (b) The most recent record available of maintenance of the smoke/fire alarm system was dated for the 2 December 2018 and was not conducted on an annual basis - The registered provider advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (1) (a) A fire drill was conducted on the 1 March 2024. A named staff member is now in charge of fire drills and has set a reminder for each month to carry out and record the fire drills. (b) The registered provider contacted a registered electrician to come out immediately to service the smoke alarms. Reminders are also set to have smoke alarms professionally checked annually ### Regulation 26 in other counties - [Carlow](/regulation/26/carlow.md) - [Cavan](/regulation/26/cavan.md) - [Clare](/regulation/26/clare.md) - [Cork](/regulation/26/cork.md) - [Donegal](/regulation/26/donegal.md) - [Dublin](/regulation/26/dublin.md) - [Galway](/regulation/26/galway.md) - [Kerry](/regulation/26/kerry.md) - [Kildare](/regulation/26/kildare.md) - [Kilkenny](/regulation/26/kilkenny.md) - [Laois](/regulation/26/laois.md) - [Leitrim](/regulation/26/leitrim.md) - [Limerick](/regulation/26/limerick.md) - [Louth](/regulation/26/louth.md) - [Meath](/regulation/26/meath.md) - [Monaghan](/regulation/26/monaghan.md) - [Offaly](/regulation/26/offaly.md) - [Roscommon](/regulation/26/roscommon.md) - [Sligo](/regulation/26/sligo.md) - [Tipperary](/regulation/26/tipperary.md) - [Waterford](/regulation/26/waterford.md) - [Wexford](/regulation/26/wexford.md) - [Wicklow](/regulation/26/wicklow.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/26/mayo/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11