The book, the result of scientific collaboration between the Institute and the Fire Department, provides an updated overview of the subject after the issuance of the three ministerial decrees in September 2021. The Ministerial Decree of March 10, 1998 has been the regulatory reference for fire risk assessment in working environments for more than 20 years....

As of Sept. 25, 2022, the "Fire Inspections Decree," which introduces the compulsory qualification of fire apparatus maintenance technicians and a qualification system, will come into effect, revolutionizing the figure of the maintenance technician. The Decree states: Identification of training subjects; Lecturers; Content of the training; Methods of assessing requirements; Procedures...

Coming soon is the "mini-code" for Fire Safety design of low-risk workplaces, with few requirements and measures based on fire risk assessment. The outline of the interministerial decree (to be signed by the ministers of the Interior and Labor), intended to replace the old DM March 10, 1998, has been presented. The new decree defines...