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Law No. 313-IQ on fire safety.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation Policy/planning Protection of environment Registration Standards Capacity building Certification Forestry protection measures Governance Inspection Public participation Special fund Hazards Early warning system
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law sets forth principles and legal basis of fire management system with the purpose of protecting human life and health, natural resources and all types of property. This Law states that the relevant executive authorities shall be in charge with a) developing and implementing state policy and programs, b) establishing law and set standards and rules on fire safety, c) budgeting for fire safety and fire protection, d) organizing state fire control, e) determining main principles of fire safety, procuring fire fighting equipment and promoting social and economic participation of the population in fire fighting, f) listing the compulsory enterprises, g) approving the list and delivery volume of fire fighting equipment, h) building a database, as well as system for statistical registration of fires and their consequences, i) determining general principles of the organization of civil defence and fire safety authorities and mobilization assignment, j) appointing and training staffs, k) establishing a state fund and contributing its activities, l) establishment, reorganization and liquidation of fire protection and fire control authorities funded from the state budget, and m) training population on fire safety, fire prevention and extinguishing. This Law defines duties and responsibilities of state authorities and citizens, fire fighting systems, preventive measures, certification of fire fighting equipment and fire safety services, state control and insurance. This Law consists of 36 articles in V sections.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 44 of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources on fire safety in forests.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2003

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Capacity building, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Enforcement/compliance, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Governance, Institution, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX