Fire Protection Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry Keyword Disasters Policy/planning Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Research Data collection/reporting Forest fires Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Law shall go into effect as of September 1, 1998. Abstract This Law is enacted for the purpose of preventing fire and reducing harm caused by fire hazards, safeguarding citizens' personal safety and citizens' property, and maintaining public security. The Law are divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Fire Prevention (II); Fire Protection Organizations (III); Fire Fighting and Rescuing (IV); Legal Responsibility (V); Supplementary Provisions (VI). Full text English Website www.npc.gov.cn References - Legislation Repeals Fire Protection Regulations of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 1984 Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest fires, Community management, Forest management/forest conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX