Starting September 25, 2022, the ” Fire Control Decree” will come into force, introducing the mandatory qualification of fire prevention device maintenance technicians and a qualification system, revolutionizing the role of the maintenance technician.
The Decree establishes:
- Identification of training subjects;
- Teaching;
- Training contents;
- Methods of evaluating requirements;
- Administrative procedures.
Maintenance and periodic inspection of fire safety systems and equipment must be performed by qualified technicians, in compliance with current laws and regulations, relevant technical standards, and the fire safety system use and maintenance manual.
The National Fire Brigade will assess the compliance of skills to ensure minimum quality standards in fire prevention.
Starting September 25, 2022, only qualified technicians will be able to carry out maintenance and inspections on fire prevention systems and devices.