Circular No. 01/2020/TT-BXD issuing National Technical Regulations on Fire Safety for Buildings and Structures replaces the old Circular. This document details technical requirements to ensure fire and explosion safety for construction projects.
Scope of application
Organizations and individuals involved in designing, constructing, managing, and using buildings and structures.
Key points
- Buildings and structures must comply with fire and explosion safety requirements as stipulated in Technical Regulation QCVN 06:2020/BXD (Article 1).
- This regulation applies to all types of residential buildings and construction projects from design to operation (Article 3).
- State management agencies are responsible for inspecting and supervising compliance with fire and explosion safety regulations during construction and operation of projects (Article 4).
- Buildings and structures must be equipped with fire protection systems according to specific technical requirements set forth in this regulation (Article 5).
- Organizations and individuals violating fire and explosion safety regulations will bear legal responsibility (Article 6).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhance fire and explosion prevention capabilities for construction projects, protecting the lives and property of citizens.
- Raise awareness about fire and explosion safety in the community and construction industry.
- Cause certain difficulties for project sponsors and construction units due to additional technical requirements that must be followed.
- Increase initial investment costs for equipping fire protection systems.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What types of buildings and structures does this circular apply to?
Applies to all types of residential buildings and construction projects from design to operation (Article 3).
What responsibilities do state management agencies have in implementing these regulations?
Inspect and supervise compliance with fire and explosion safety regulations during construction and operation of projects (Article 4).
How must buildings and structures be equipped with fire protection systems?
Must comply with specific technical requirements set forth in Technical Regulation QCVN 06:2020/BXD (Article 5).
How will violations of fire and explosion safety regulations be handled?
Organizations and individuals who violate will bear legal responsibility (Article 6).
When does this circular take effect?
Effective from July 1, 2020.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations on
Fire Safety for Buildings and Structures
WHEREAS, Decree No. 81/2017/NĐ-CP dated July 17, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction;
Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations;
Pursuant to Decree No. 78/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 16, 2018 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations;
At the request of the Director of the Science, Technology and Environment Department,
The Minister of Construction issues this Circular promulgating the National Technical Regulation on Fire Safety for Buildings and Structures, code number QCVN 06:2020/BXD.
Article 1. This Circular promulgates the National Technical Regulation on Fire Safety for Buildings and Structures, code number QCVN 06:2020/BXD.
Article 2. This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2020 and replaces Circular No. 07/2010/TT-BXD dated July 28, 2010 of the Ministry of Construction promulgating the National Technical Regulation on Fire Safety for Buildings and Structures, code number QCVN 06:2010/BXD.
Article 3. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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