Fire safety regulations are constantly evolving to adapt to technological advances, new risks, and feedback from past incidents. These changes aim to strengthen the protection of people and property by imposing increasingly strict measures on businesses, public buildings, and high-rise buildings.
A constantly improving legislative framework
Regulatory texts are regularly updated to respond to new challenges:
✔ Strengthening of safety requirements for public buildings and high-rise buildings, particularly in terms of evacuation, alarms, and fire resistance of materials.
✔ European and international standards: French regulations are evolving to align with European directives and NF, EN, and ISO standards.
✔ Integration of emerging risks such as fires linked to lithium-ion batteries and renewable energies.
Strengthened obligations for companies
✔ Increased staff training on fire prevention and response (evacuation drills, use of fire extinguishers).
✔ Strengthened inspections and audits to ensure compliance of facilities (mandatory periodic checks).
✔ Modernization of equipment: installation of new smart detection and extinguishing systems.
Examples of recent regulatory developments
✔ Decree of June 25, 1980: regularly amended to incorporate new fire safety requirements in public buildings.
✔ Decree of November 5, 2020: improved rules for residential buildings in terms of evacuation and smoke extraction.
✔ Reform of standards for building materials to limit the risk of fire spreading.
How can we anticipate these changes?
✔ Monitor legislative updates and adapt your establishment to new standards.
✔ Call on fire safety experts to ensure ongoing compliance.
✔ Invest in modern equipment that complies with the latest safety requirements.
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