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Fire Safety Plan

Fire Safety Plan

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.

Legal Framework for Fire Safety Plans

Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC 2020)

Requires fire safety plans for buildings above 6 stories or with occupancy exceeding 500 people. Specifies exit routes, firefighting equipment placement, and evacuation procedures.

RAJUK & Local Authorities

Conduct fire safety audits before issuing occupancy certificates. Require bilingual (Bengali & English) emergency signage in public buildings.

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Rules 2023

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 with very strict rules & regulation.

Key Components of a BNBC-Compliant Fire Safety Plan

Evacuation Maps

Marked exits, staircases, and assembly points.

Fire Protection Systems

Fire Protection Systems

Emergency Contacts

FSCD, hospital, and building management numbers.

Staff Training

Quarterly fire drills for high-risk buildings.

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