Fire safety standards in Ukraine 2025
In 2025, the issue of fire safety for business has gone beyond formal responsibility. New cases of fires in warehouses, shopping centers and offices have once again shown how important it is to have a clearly established protection system. The legislator is responding to the challenges: this year, key standards have been updated, approaches to inspections have changed, and the list of business responsibilities has been expanded. This means that companies must not just formally comply with the rules, but systematically build an internal fire safety policy.
Main changes to the State Building Code: fire safety 2025
Amendment No. 1 to DBN V.1.2-7:2021 came into force on September 1, 2025. The document details the requirements for fire detection, warning, evacuation and fire alarm systems and their integration into the general building management network. For new facilities, this means more complex design solutions, and for existing ones, the need to adapt existing systems.
Special attention should be paid to the new DSTU, which come into force on November 1, 2025. They establish technical requirements, testing criteria, and marking of fire protection elements.
The main innovations include:
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DSTU 9299:2025 – checking and maintaining the operability of fire alarm systems;
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DSTU 9330:2025 – requirements for fire doors and fire-resistant structures;
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other standards regulating evacuation lighting, exit route markings, and fire protection equipment.
The updated standards aim to enhance the protection of people and property in the event of emergencies. For businesses, this is a signal to update documentation, systems and approaches.
New business responsibilities: fire safety and those responsible for it
The scope of responsibility of enterprises has expanded in 2025. Responsibility for fire safety lies not only with the company manager, but also with a specifically designated person who has the appropriate authority and training. All fire safety actions must be documented, and the regularity of inspections must be confirmed.
In 2025, businesses should:
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Appoint a person responsible for fire safety by order at the enterprise.
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Ensure the availability of current instructions, training logs, and maintenance schedules.
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Monitor the technical condition of alarm, extinguishing, and evacuation systems.
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Sign a service contract with a certified company.
In addition to formal implementation, the enterprise must ensure the real effectiveness of systems and processes - this is what the State Emergency Service will check in 2025.
What systems and documentation need to be reviewed and updated?
To comply with the standards, it is not enough to just have a fire alarm system in Kyiv - it must be functional, tested, maintained and confirmed by relevant acts. All equipment, including fire extinguishers and evacuation plans, must be located in accordance with the new requirements.
It is important to evaluate not only the technical side, but also the documentation side - this is what inspectors focus on during inspections.
The following is subject to update:
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The functioning of fire alarm, smoke removal, and automatic extinguishing systems.
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Compliance with evacuation plans, availability of signs, lighting, instructions.
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Contracts with contractors for maintenance in accordance with Order No. 136.
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Certificates of conformity, inspection reports, internal orders and instructions.
If the company was audited several years ago, it is worth re-checking - new fire alarm standards require correction of many previously acceptable solutions.
Consequences of failure to comply with requirements – fines for fire safety violations, inspections, suspension of activities
In 2025, fire safety control mechanisms were significantly strengthened. On-site inspections by the State Emergency Service are carried out both on a scheduled basis and at the request of third parties. Violations can lead not only to a fine, but also to the suspension of the company's operations.
Failure to comply with the rules is subject to the following sanctions:
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Fines for officials – from 3400 to 10200 UAH.
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Temporary ban on the operation of the premises.
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Refusal of permission to put the facility into operation.
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Legal liability in case of threat to human life.
To avoid risks, it is worth acting proactively, undergoing an internal audit, and eliminating all identified deficiencies.
Checklist for entrepreneurs: what to do now
To prevent violations and be prepared for new requirements, it is important to systematically approach the fire safety inspection of the enterprise. A step-by-step checklist will help with this - it covers key aspects of the 2025 fire safety standards. After completing these actions, the enterprise will be legally and technically protected.
Here's what you should do in the near future:
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Update documentation – check all certificates, orders, and instructions in accordance with new regulations.
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Conduct an audit of fire safety systems - check the operation of the alarm, extinguishing, and smoke removal systems.
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Appoint a responsible person – issue an order and include it in the job descriptions.
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Check evacuation routes – compliance with DBN requirements, accessibility, lighting.
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Order service – draw up contracts for system maintenance in accordance with Order No. 136.
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Conduct training and briefings, including unscheduled ones, with notes in journals.
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Check the compliance of materials with the new DSTU, especially for new buildings or renovations
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Prepare the premises for inspections – visibility of signs, fire extinguishers, evacuation plans.
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Check the licenses of contractors – installation and maintenance should be performed by certified companies.
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Contact experts – if in doubt, it is better to conduct a professional audit of the system.
Following these points will allow you to not only comply with the letter of the law, but also truly protect your business, people, and reputation.
Recommendations from experts
Effective fire safety is an investment in stability. The sooner you bring your facility into compliance with new requirements, the more risks and costs you will avoid in the future. It is worth cooperating with certified partners who have the latest regulatory framework and experience in preparing facilities for inspections.
The company "Kyivpozhbezpeka" has practical experience in adapting systems to the new fire safety standards 2025. We offer full support - from the audit to the execution of all necessary documents. Order a fire safety audit or leave a request - we will prepare you for the inspection of the State Emergency Service in a quality and timely manner.