In case it is required to equip fire extinguishers and fire alarm equipment
On the morning of November 29, with 448/450 delegates participating in the vote in favor, the National Assembly passed the Law on Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Rescue (PCCC and CNCH).
Reporting on the acceptance, explanation, acceptance and revision of the draft law, Chairman of the National Defense and Security Committee Le Tan Toi said that for houses in urban areas with very high population density, cramped, in alleys, deep lanes, not ensuring traffic infrastructure or water source for fire fighting according to the provisions of law and technical standards in fire prevention and fighting activities, mainly in large cities (cities directly under the central government) and due to previous planning and construction history.
To protect people's lives and property, ensure feasibility and suitability with current socio-economic conditions of localities, the law allows mandatory provision of fire extinguishers and fire alarm transmission equipment according to the roadmap prescribed by the Government for houses in areas that do not ensure traffic infrastructure or water sources for fire fighting in 5 centrally-run cities.
As for houses in other areas, it is recommended to equip fire alarm transmission equipment, connect to the database system on fire prevention and fighting, search and rescue and fire alarm transmission.
According to Chairman Le Tan Toi, there is a proposal to add a provision on fire prevention for houses after converting their functions to houses used for business purposes such as karaoke, bars, and dance clubs.
According to the National Assembly Standing Committee, for houses that want to change their functions such as karaoke business, bars, and dance clubs, they must follow the procedures for changing functions and renovating houses according to the provisions of the law on construction.
In case a house is converted into a facility (subject to fire prevention and fighting management), it is necessary to ensure fire safety conditions for the facility as prescribed in Article 23 of the draft law.
On the other hand, Clause 8, Article 14 of the draft law stipulates the prohibition of converting or adding functions to construction works and construction items that do not ensure fire safety. Therefore, the National Assembly Standing Committee proposes that the National Assembly not add this provision to Article 20 of the draft law.
Do not increase difficulties for people in the fire
There is a proposal to add a regulation that agencies, organizations, and families must bear a portion of the costs for fire fighting when the Fire Prevention and Rescue Force carries out fire fighting for agencies, organizations, and families according to the provisions of law and assign the Government to prescribe specific fees in each case.
The National Assembly Standing Committee believes that fire fighting is part of the task of protecting security and order, and the state ensures budget for the forces according to the provisions of law (Clause 3 and Clause 4, Article 50 of the draft law).
When a fire or explosion occurs, agencies, organizations and families suffer certain losses in terms of human life and property.
If we add a regulation that the agency, organization, or family must bear part of the costs when the fire prevention and rescue force carries out firefighting for their agency, organization, or family, it will increase the difficulties for people after suffering loss of life and property in the fire.
Therefore, to comply with the provisions of the law on security and order and to demonstrate humanity in the provisions of the law, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly proposes that the National Assembly not add a provision requiring agencies, organizations, and families to bear part of the costs of fire fighting when the Fire Prevention and Rescue Force carries out fire fighting for their agencies, organizations, and families.
Therefore, Articles 49 and 50 of the newly passed law do not provide for this content.
