Workplace Fire Safety Rules: 2026 Regulation Guide
Fire safety rules for workplaces, regulatory requirements, penalties, and compliance checklist.
Yangın Takip EkibiLegal Framework
Core Legislation
- Building Fire Protection Regulation (2007/12937)
- OHS Law No. 6331
- Workplace Building Health and Safety Regulation
Employer Obligations
1Fire risk assessment
2Sufficient suppression equipment
3Detection and warning systems
4Emergency action plan
5At least 1 evacuation drill per year
6Staff training
7Regular maintenance
8Record keeping
Equipment Requirements
- Min 1 extinguisher per 500 m²
- Max 25 meters access distance
- Height: 90-120 cm
- Fire hose cabinets required in 30m+ buildings
- Sprinkler mandatory in certain buildings
Penalties
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| No risk assessment | ₺15,000 - ₺50,000 |
| Insufficient equipment | ₺10,000 - ₺30,000 |
| Maintenance gaps | ₺5,000 - ₺20,000 |
| No training | ₺5,000 - ₺15,000 |
| Blocked escape routes | ₺10,000 - ₺30,000 |
Compliance Checklist
Sufficient extinguishers present?
Maintenance up to date?
Smoke detectors working?
Escape routes clear?
Exit signs illuminated?
Staff trained?
Drill conducted? (last 12 months)
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