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Comparison between the fire safety legislation of India – Italy – England
| datacite.subject.fos | Engenharia e Tecnologia | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 03:Saúde de Qualidade | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 09:Indústria, Inovação e Infraestruturas | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 16:Paz, Justiça e Instituições Eficazes | |
| dc.contributor.author | Patel, Nisarg | |
| dc.contributor.author | Santos, C.C. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-26T09:55:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-26T09:55:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Fire safety regulation is critical to safeguarding the protection of people and property in structures. The laws and regulations in force differ amongst countries, reflecting their respective cultural, economic, and social situations. This research analyzes fire safety regulations in India, Italy, and England, noting important similarities and variations. The fire safety legislation is a combination of laws, regulations, codes, and standards that are intended to avoid and mitigate the risks connected with fire events, assuring the protection of people and property. In India, the National Building Code [1] is critical in establishing regulations for fire prevention, life safety, and fire protection in structures. It addresses issues like as occupancy categorization, construction regulations, egress provisions, and fire protection elements. Furthermore, the Model Building Bye Laws of 2003 delegate responsibility for fire clearance to the Chief Fire Officer, highlighting the need of adherence to fire safety measures throughout construction. In Italy, fire safety rules are governed by the Fire Prevention and Control Code [2], which requires fire risk assessments, fire safety plans, and specific standards for fire safety equipment in structures. The National Fire Corps (Vigili del Fuoco) enforces these restrictions. In England, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) [3] is a crucial piece of legislation that applies to all non-domestic properties and common areas of residential structures. It necessitates fire risk assessments, fire safety plans, and adherence to specified fire safety measures such as fire extinguishers, alarms, emergency lights, and escape routes. The Fire Safety Act 2021 [4] strengthens fire safety standards by establishing new provisions for multi-occupancy residential buildings. The objective of fire safety law is to create a framework that guarantees buildings have the required safeguards in place to successfully prevent, detect, and respond to fire accidents, thereby protecting lives and properties. Compliance with these regulations is critical for reducing fire hazards and improving overall safety standards in public places. Fire safety legislation refers to the rules, regulations, codes, and standards put in place to avoid and limit the hazards of fire incidents, thereby assuring the safety of people and property. These regulations specify the standards for fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency response procedures that buildings and enterprises must meet. Fire safety law often includes requirements for fire risk assessments, fire safety plans, fire detection and suppression systems, equipment maintenance, evacuation procedures, and occupant training. Compliance with fire safety rules is critical for reducing the impact of fires and protecting people and property from harm. Comparing fire safety legislation in India, Italy, and England reveals significant differences and similarities shaped by each country's legal frameworks, governance structures, and fire safety priorities. | eng |
| dc.identifier.citation | PATEL, Nisarg ; Calmeiro, Cristina (2025) - Comparison between the fire safety legislation of India – Italy – England. In 3º Simpósio de Engenharia Civil 2025 (3SEC 2025) - Livro de atas. Covilhã : Universidade da Beira Interior. P. 87-88. DOI: 10.25768/9239-25-8 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.25768/9239-25-8 | |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 978-989-9239-25-8 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/10873 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.publisher | Universidade da Beira Interior | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | fire | |
| dc.subject | safety | |
| dc.subject | legislation | |
| dc.subject | comparison | |
| dc.title | Comparison between the fire safety legislation of India – Italy – England | eng |
| dc.type | conference paper | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.endPage | 88 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 87 | |
| oaire.citation.title | 3º Simpósio de Engenharia Civil 2025 (3SEC 2025) | |
| oaire.version | http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 | |
| person.familyName | Calmeiro dos Santos | |
| person.givenName | Cristina | |
| person.identifier.ciencia-id | 0B18-474D-341B | |
| person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0001-9764-2592 | |
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