Law No. 2403-XII “On fire safety”.

This Law primarily focuses on the legal framework governing fire safety on the national territory. It outlines the responsibilities of government bodies, local councils, and organizations in ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. The organization of extinguishing fires that occur during the production, storage and use of explosives, on vehicles en route, in forests, as well as at facilities located on the territory of military units, in underground workings and mine structures, with the exception of subway facilities being built in the underground spaces of the city of Minsk, is assigned to the relevant state bodies and organizations that are the owners of these facilities. The overarching objective is to establish a comprehensive system of fire safety norms and standards, which include mandatory technical regulations and international agreements. Key legal principles include the obligation of state authorities to implement fire safety measures and the authority of fire safety oversight bodies to issue binding requirements and recommendations. Significant measures outlined in the document include the authority to suspend the activities of organizations or halt the use of buildings and equipment that pose fire safety risks until violations are rectified. The document emphasizes the need for compliance with technical regulations and international standards related to fire safety. It also mandates the development of comprehensive fire safety measures and the integration of fire safety requirements into legislative acts. The document highlights the importance of collaboration with research and engineering organizations to enhance fire safety practices. The implementation plan involves the establishment of a regulatory framework that includes the development and approval of technical normative legal acts related to fire safety. Responsibilities are assigned to various state bodies, which are tasked with monitoring compliance and providing methodological support to subordinate organizations. Secondary themes include the procedural aspects of appealing decisions made by fire safety authorities and the involvement of stakeholders in the development of fire safety measures, ensuring a collaborative approach to enhancing public safety.