Fire prevention and fighting facilities are managed by the commune committee – conditions that must be met

Fire prevention and fighting facilities are managed by the commune committee including many types of works, buildings and businesses in commune-level areas. This list clearly defines the scope of responsibility of local authorities in monitoring, inspecting and ensuring fire safety at facilities under their management. The article below will provide detailed information about fire prevention and fighting conditions for facilities under the management jurisdiction of the Commune Committee.

Regulations on fire prevention and fighting facilities are managed by the commune committee currently

Regulations on establishments due Commune-level People’s Committees manage fire prevention and fighting is clearly established in Appendix IV, issued herewith Decree 50/2024/ND-CP. This regulation clearly defines the scope of responsibility of commune-level authorities for work fire prevention and fire fighting in the area. These facilities include many types from agency headquarters to commercial, service and residential establishments.

List of facilities provided by Commune-level People’s Committees manage fire prevention and fighting include:

1. Headquarter of commune-level state agencies.
2. Apartment buildings are less than 5 stories high and have a total volume of less than 5,000 m³; Dormitory houses and dormitories are less than 5 stories high and have a total volume of less than 2,500 m³; Mixed-use buildings are less than 5 stories high and have a total volume of less than 1,500 m³.
3. Nurseries, kindergartens, and preschools have less than 100 children and have a total volume of learning and learning blocks of less than 1,000 m³; Primary and secondary schools with a total volume of learning and service buildings of less than 2,000 m³; other educational establishments established under the Law on Education with a total volume of learning blocks serving learning of less than 1,000 m³.
4. General clinics, specialized examinations, nursing homes, rehabilitation, orthopedics, nursing homes, disease prevention facilities, medical centers, and other medical facilities established under the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment are less than 3 floors high and have a total volume of less than 1,000 m³.
5. Convention centers, event organizers, cultural houses are less than 3 floors high and have a total volume of conference, event, and cultural organizers of less than 1,500 m³; Business establishments providing karaoke services, discotheques, bars, clubs with a height of less than 3 floors or with a total volume of business blocks of less than 1,000 m³; Amusement parks, zoos, and aquariums with a volume of less than 1,500 m³.
6. Grade 3 market; Commercial centers, electronics, supermarkets, food service establishments, establishments selling flammable and explosive goods with a total business area of ​​less than 300 m² and have a total volume of business buildings of less than 1,000 m³.
7. Hotels, guesthouses, motels, and other accommodation establishments established under the Law on Tourism, motels under 5 floors high and with a total volume of accommodation blocks under 2,500 m³.
8. Houses used as headquarters and offices of businesses, political and social organizations are less than 5 floors high and have a volume of less than 1,500 m³.
9. Museums, libraries, exhibition houses, display houses, archives, bookstores, fair houses with a volume of less than 1,500 m³; Religious establishments with a volume of less than 5,000 m³.
10. Buildings of postal service points, postal service facilities, and telecommunications facilities are less than 3 floors high and have a total volume of building blocks of less than 1,500 m³; storage and data management centers, radio and television facilities, publishing and printing facilities with a total volume of blocks under 1,000 m³.
11. Sports facilities established under the Law on Physical Training and Sports have a volume of less than 1,500 m³.
12. Establishments selling, repairing and maintaining motor vehicles with a business area of ​​less than 300 m² and have a total volume of buildings of less than 1,500 m³.
13. Garage with a capacity of less than 10 cars; Parking lots are established according to the provisions of law.
14. Stores selling flammable liquids and stores selling gas with a total gas inventory of less than 150 kg.
15. Industrial facilities with fire and explosion hazard class C have a total volume of buildings with production lines of less than 2,500 m³; Fire and explosion hazard class D, E with total volume of buildings with production lines less than 5,000 m³.
16. Warehouses of flammable goods and materials have a total volume of less than 1,500 m³; storage yards for goods, supplies, and combustible scraps under 1,000 m².
17. Residential houses combined with production and trading of flammable and explosive goods with a floor area for production and business purposes of less than 300 m².

Safety conditions for fire prevention and fighting must be met by facilities

Fire prevention and fighting safety conditions of facilities managed by the commune committee must meet the specific provisions in Clause 2, Article 5, Decree 136/2020/ND-CP. These conditions ensure a basic level of safety for fire prevention and fighting activities at facilities at the commune level. Compliance with these conditions is mandatory.

According to regulations, facilities under the management authority of the Commune People’s Committee must meet the following fire safety conditions:

• There are internal rules, prohibition signs, signs, diagrams or instruction signs on fire prevention and fighting and escape in accordance with regulations and standards on fire prevention and fighting or according to regulations of the Ministry of Public Security, specifically in Article 5, Circular 149/2020/TT-BCA;
• There is a fire fighting plan approved by competent authorities;
• Electrical systems, lightning protection, anti-static electricity, equipment that uses electricity, generates fire, generates heat, and the use of fire sources and heat sources must ensure fire prevention and fighting safety in accordance with regulations and standards on fire prevention and fighting or according to regulations of the Ministry of Public Security;
• There is a traffic system, water supply, communication system for fire fighting, fire alarm system, fire fighting system, fire prevention system, smoke prevention system, escape system, other fire prevention and fighting equipment, rescue equipment ensuring quantity and quality in accordance with technical standards and regulations on fire prevention and fighting or according to regulations of the Ministry of Public Security;
• There are regulations and assignment of responsibilities and tasks for fire prevention and fighting. People in charge of fire prevention and fighting must be trained and fostered in fire prevention and fighting skills according to the provisions of Article 33, Decree 136/2020/ND-CP.

According to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 5, Decree No. 136/2020/ND-CP, in addition to the regulations mentioned above, agencies and organizations operating within a facility that has ensured fire prevention and fighting safety conditions within their management also need to implement the following contents:

• Ensure conditions on regulations, prohibition signs, signs, diagrams or instruction signs on fire prevention and fighting and escape in accordance with regulations and standards;
• Using electrical, fire-generating, heat-generating equipment, fire sources, and heat sources must ensure fire prevention and fighting safety;
• Appoint people to join the grassroots fire prevention and fighting team;
• Coordinate with facility heads to implement and maintain fire prevention and fighting safety conditions within their scope of management.

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Do facilities managed by commune committees need a fire protection design approval certificate?

The requirement for a fire safety design approval certificate for facilities managed by the commune committee depends on the type and scale of the facility. According to Clause 2, Article 5, Decree 136/2020/ND-CP, only facilities listed in Appendix V issued with Decree 136/2020/ND-CP are required to have a design approval certificate and a document approving the fire safety acceptance results. Many facilities managed by the commune committee are small in scale and are not on this list, so they do not require fire safety design approval.

The list of facilities subject to design approval for fire prevention and fighting in Appendix V includes works with high fire and explosion risks or large scale, crowded with people. Most of the facilities managed by the commune committee are small in scale, so they are not subject to fire protection design approval.

Consulting services on fire prevention and fighting safety conditions at Long Phan Consulting Company

Long Phan Consulting Company provides professional consulting services on fire safety and firefighting conditions for facilities managed by the commune committee. This service helps facility owners understand and comply with fire safety regulations. Long Phan Consulting Company has a team of experienced experts in the field of fire safety, committed to providing customers with the most comprehensive and effective consulting and support services.

Fire protection consulting services at Long Phan Consulting Company include:

• Evaluate the current state of the facility, determine requirements that need to be complied with, and propose solutions to overcome problems and shortcomings;
• Support customers in developing fire fighting plans in accordance with the law;
• Providing support services for preparing design approval documents and project acceptance (If necessary);
• Support the preparation of documents, technical drawings and other related documents as required by competent authorities;
• Consulting and guiding establishments to register for training and coaching in fire prevention and fighting skills for people in charge of fire prevention and fighting at the establishment.

Our consulting service will provide customers with a quick, effective and dedicated support solution. From there, we help customers conduct business operations safely and smoothly, eliminating unnecessary legal risks related to fire prevention and fighting conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Below are questions related to fire prevention and fighting conditions under the management authority of the Commune Committee.

Which decree provides detailed regulations on fire prevention and fighting facilities managed by the commune committee?

Appendix IV issued with Decree 50/2024/ND-CP specifically stipulates the list of facilities managed by the Commune People’s Committee for fire prevention and protection.

What basic fire safety requirements do these facilities need to meet?

Facilities need to have rules, signs, fire prevention and escape plans; approved fire fighting plan; Traffic systems, water supply, fire fighting communications, fire alarm systems, fire fighting, fire prevention, escape, fire prevention and rescue equipment are guaranteed; regulations and assignment of fire prevention responsibilities; Fire prevention workers must be trained.

In addition to the above regulations, what do organizations operating within the facility need to do?

It is necessary to ensure appropriate regulations, signs, fire prevention and escape diagrams; Safe use of electrical, fire-generating, heat-generating equipment, fire sources, heat sources; appoint people to join the grassroots fire prevention team; Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of fire prevention and fighting safety within the scope of management.

Are facilities managed by the commune committee required to have a certificate of fire protection design approval?

Not all. Only facilities listed in Appendix V issued with Decree 136/2020/ND-CP need a design approval certificate and a fire protection acceptance document.

What types of projects are often subject to fire protection design approval?

Constructions that have high fire and explosion risks or are large-scale and crowded with people are often subject to fire protection design approval.

What role does the Commune Committee play in fire prevention work for these facilities?

The Commune Committee is responsible for supervising, inspecting and ensuring fire safety at facilities under its management.

What does compliance with fire safety conditions mean?

Compliance helps ensure the safety of life and property, and prevents and minimizes damage caused by fire and explosion.

If the facility does not meet fire protection conditions, how will it be handled?

Establishments that do not comply may be subject to warnings, administrative penalties, suspension or revocation of operating licenses depending on the severity of the violation.

How do I know if my facility is under the fire protection management of the commune committee?

It is necessary to compare the type and scale of establishments with the list specified in Appendix IV, Decree 50/2024/ND-CP.

Conclude

Fire prevention and fighting facilities managed by the commune committee need to fully meet the prescribed safety conditions to ensure the safety of life and property. Customers who need advice on fire safety conditions for facilities under the management of the commune committee, please immediately contact Long Phan Consulting Company via the hotline: 0906735386 to receive professional and comprehensive support on solutions to ensure fire safety for your facility.