The following list of duties and activities performed by the Iceland Fire Authority gives some idea of the diversified work performed:

• Inspecting whether the laws and regulations regarding fires in buildings are being enforced correctly

• Inspecting and approving the design of buildings where special requirements are made with regards to fire

• Inspecting and approving fire safety design of building

• Inspecting fire safety provisions in all major buildings

• Supporting designers and giving guidance on fire safety design of buildings

• Advicing local authorities in the communes on all matters to do with fire safety

• Controlling that water supply systems can be used for fire fighting

• Inspecting fire brigades, their equipment and training

• Supporting local authorities with regards to fire safety inspections of buildings

• Inspect and approve building materials and equipment for fire prevention in buildings

• Education and research in the field of fire prevention

• Hold courses and conferences on fire safety

• The education of fire fighters

• Investigation into major fires that occur and publishing reports on such fires

• Produce and re-write regulations, rules and guidelines on fire safety

• Publish written material end educational material on fire safety

• Cooperation with similar authorities in other countries and follow progress and new technology in the field of fire safety

• Responsibility for writing regulations and guidelines on the response to accidents with hazardous materials