In Bangladesh, rapid urbanization and inadequate fire safety measures have led to devastating fire incidents, such as the FR Tower fire 2019) and Bangabazar market fire (2023). To mitigate risks, the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC 2020) and the Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Rules 2023 mandate strict fire safety plans for all commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
Requires fire safety plans for buildings above 6 stories or with occupancy exceeding 500 people. Specifies exit routes, firefighting equipment placement, and evacuation procedures.
Mandates annual fire drills and submission of fire safety plans to the Fire Service and Civil Defense (FSCD). Penalizes non-compliance with fines or business closure.
Conduct fire safety audits before issuing occupancy certificates. Require bilingual (Bengali & English) emergency signage in public buildings.
Marked exits, staircases, and assembly points.
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FSCD, hospital, and building management numbers.
Quarterly fire drills for high-risk buildings (markets, factories).
Many building owners ignore regulations.
Narrow roads and staircases hinder evacuations.
Some projects bypass inspections with bribes.
Firms like Safety Source Ltd design BNBC-approved plans.
Test alarms, extinguishers, and exits every 6 months.
Test alarms, extinguishers, and exits every 6 months.
A legally compliant fire safety plan saves lives and avoids penalties. With stricter enforcement by FSCD and RAJUK, Bangladesh can prevent future fire disasters.
Act Now! Get your building’s fire safety plan approved before the next audit.
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