{"id":29890,"date":"2020-02-26T19:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T18:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firemat.de\/kitchen-fire-safety-mats-for-electrical-appliances-are-mandatory\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T14:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:23:26","slug":"kitchen-fire-safety-mats-for-electrical-appliances-are-mandatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firemat.de\/en\/kitchen-fire-safety-mats-for-electrical-appliances-are-mandatory\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Fire Safety: Fireproof Mats for Electrical Appliances"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Almost every kitchen has devices that get hot. Coffee machines, kettles, toasters and microwaves often run every day. Usually they stand directly on a worktop made of wood or coated chipboard. This material burns, which makes kitchen fire safety a real topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why a fireproof mat for electrical appliances is a simple measure for kitchen fire safety<\/strong>. It helps in the office kitchen just as much as at home. Here you can find out what the rules say, which devices need a mat and what to look for when buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why kitchen fire safety is so important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For years, electricity has been one of the most common causes of fire in Germany. In the kitchen, several risks come together. Devices run for a long time, heating elements build up limescale and cables get kinked. On top of that, there are crumbs in the toaster and grease in the air fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fire often starts small. A device overheats and the worktop underneath begins to smoulder. However, if the device stands on a non-combustible mat, the fire finds no fuel there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a fireproof mat in the kitchen mandatory?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no obligation in private households. In companies, things are different. The employer is responsible for fire safety. The German DGUV Rule 115-401<\/a> recommends placing coffee machines and kettles on a non-combustible base. Insurers and the VdS guidelines also advise this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a fire safety inspection, a missing mat is quickly noticed. If there is damage, the insurer will ask awkward questions. With a tested mat, you are on the safe side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen fire safety: which devices need a mat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A mat is worth it for every device that gets hot or runs for a long time. We have separate guides for the most important devices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n