Decree No. 08/2001/L-CTN On the promulgation of the Fire Prevention and Combating Law

Decree No. 08/2001/L-CTN promulgates the Fire Prevention and Combating Law, which was adopted by the National Assembly on June 29, 2001. This Law stipulates measures for preventing and responding to fire incidents.

Document No.08/2001/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch nước
Updated01/07/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date12/07/2001
Effective date12/07/2001
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 08/2001/L-CTN promulgates the Fire Prevention and Combating Law, which was adopted by the National Assembly on June 29, 2001. This Law stipulates measures for preventing and responding to fire incidents.

Key points

  • The Fire Prevention and Combating Law applies to all organizations and individuals related to fire prevention and combating activities.
  • They are required to establish and maintain automatic fire alarm and extinguishing systems in accordance with the provisions of the law.
  • Public service business establishments must organize training for staff on fire prevention and combating skills.
  • Citizens have the responsibility to report immediately upon discovering a fire incident and report it to relevant authorities at the first instance.
  • Violations of fire prevention and combating regulations will be subject to administrative penalties, with a maximum fine of 50 million VND.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhance community awareness of fire prevention and combating, reduce risks of fire incidents.
  • Negative impact: Increased costs for investment in automatic fire alarm and extinguishing systems for businesses.
  • Beneficiaries: Citizens and organizations are better protected from the risk of fire accidents.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Fire Prevention and Combating Law apply to?

This Law applies to all organizations and individuals related to fire prevention and combating activities.

What must public service business establishments do according to this Law?

Public service business establishments must organize training for staff on fire prevention and combating skills.

How will violations of fire prevention and combating regulations be punished?

Violations will be subject to administrative penalties, with a maximum fine of 50 million VND.

What responsibilities do citizens have under this Law?

Citizens have the responsibility to report immediately upon discovering a fire incident and report it to relevant authorities at the first instance.

When was the Fire Prevention and Combating Law promulgated?

The Fire Prevention and Combating Law was adopted by the National Assembly on June 29, 2001.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
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Number: 08/2001/L-CTN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Hanoi, July 12, 2001

 ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992;

cănEDUCATION and Article 78 of the Law on Organization Countries (Decision No. 55/2016/QĐ-TTg dated December 26, 2016 of the Prime Minister)

Pursuant to Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Regulatory Documents;

NOW PROMULGATES:

Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting.

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, tenth session, ninth meeting, on June 29, 2001./.

 

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

(Signed)

Tran Duc Luong

 

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