Federal law of 22.07.2008 No. 123-FZ (27.12.2018) PDF

Full title and description

Federal Law of the Russian Federation dated 22 July 2008 No. 123‑ФЗ — "Technical Regulation on Fire Safety Requirements" (Технический регламент о требованиях пожарной безопасности). The law establishes the general legal and technical framework for fire safety requirements applicable to protection objects (including buildings, structures and facilities), industrial sites, fire‑fighting technical products and general‑purpose products, and sets rules for conformity assessment and state supervision in the field of fire safety.

Abstract

This technical regulation defines basic fire safety principles and mandatory requirements intended to prevent fires, limit fire spread and mitigate consequences of fires. It covers classification of fire hazards, design and construction requirements influencing fire safety, requirements for fire‑protection systems and equipment, fire safety documentation and marking, obligations of owners/operators and the procedures for conformity assessment and regulatory oversight. The consolidated text has been amended multiple times, including amendments registered on 27 December 2018.

General information

• Status: In force — original Federal Law dated 22 July 2008 with subsequent amendments (consolidated editions published reflecting changes up to and including 27 December 2018 and later updates where applicable).
• Publication date: 22 July 2008 (adopted by the State Duma on 4 July 2008; approved by the Federation Council on 11 July 2008).
• Publisher: Official legislative publications of the Russian Federation (e.g., Собрание законодательства Российской Федерации / Rossiyskaya Gazeta); consolidated texts are available via government information systems and legal databases.
• ICS / categories: Protection against fire — ICS 13.220 (fire protection / fire‑safety related standards).
• Edition / version: Original 22.07.2008; consolidated versions issued incorporating amendments (for example, consolidated text reflecting changes up to 27.12.2018 is commonly referenced). Users should consult the latest consolidated text for current wording.
• Number of pages: Varies by publication and formatting; the consolidated law (with annexes and explanatory notes) typically ranges from about 100 to 250 pages depending on layout and whether annexed normative tables and indexes are included.

Scope

The regulation applies nationwide to legal entities and individuals engaged in design, construction, operation, manufacture, sale, maintenance and certification of buildings, structures, industrial installations, fire‑fighting equipment and other products where fire safety requirements are relevant. It sets baseline, mandatory fire safety requirements and specifies that other federal technical regulations may not reduce these requirements where they conflict. The law also establishes duties for owners and operators, rules for fire‑safety documentation and procedures for state oversight and enforcement.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of objects by fire hazard and definition of hazard categories.
• Mandatory fire‑safety design and construction requirements for buildings and structures (evacuation routes, fire compartments, structural fire resistance, finishes and materials selection).
• Requirements for fire detection, alarm, automatic fire extinguishing and smoke control systems; performance criteria for fire‑fighting systems.
• Requirements for fire‑fighting technical products and general‑purpose products affecting fire safety (labelling, performance, tests, conformity assessment).
• Obligations of owners, operators and employers on fire prevention, training, maintenance of fire‑safety systems and keeping of required documentation.
• Rules for conformity assessment, certification and declaration of conformity for products and systems relevant to fire safety.
• State supervision, inspection powers, and administrative responsibility for non‑compliance with fire‑safety requirements.

Typical use and users

Primary users include architects, building and fire‑safety engineers, construction and installation companies, manufacturers and suppliers of fire‑fighting equipment, conformity assessment bodies, municipal and federal supervisory authorities (fire service / emergency agencies), facility owners/operators and safety officers. The law is used during project design, regulatory compliance checks, certification and during operation and maintenance of built assets and fire‑safety systems.

Related standards

This Federal Law interacts with and is implemented alongside a range of normative documents and standards including Russian building codes and construction rules (СП, СНиП), GOST standards related to fire tests and materials, sector‑specific technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union and international fire‑safety standards classified under ICS 13.220. National and industry standards (GOST, СП) provide technical detail and test methods referenced when applying the law.

Keywords

fire safety; technical regulation; 123‑ФЗ; buildings and structures; fire prevention; fire protection systems; conformity assessment; evacuation; fire‑fighting equipment; state supervision.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is a Federal Law of the Russian Federation (No. 123‑ФЗ of 22 July 2008) that functions as a technical regulation setting mandatory fire safety requirements for buildings, structures, industrial facilities, fire‑fighting technical products and related activities.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers general principles and mandatory requirements for preventing fires, limiting fire spread and mitigating fire consequences, including design and construction rules affecting fire safety, requirements for detection and suppression systems, product performance and conformity assessment, duties of owners/operators and state supervision.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Architects, designers, construction firms, manufacturers of fire‑safety products, certification bodies, fire and emergency authorities, facility managers and occupational safety professionals use the law to ensure legal and technical compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The law remains in force but has been amended repeatedly; the title here references consolidated changes as of 27 December 2018. Users should always consult the latest consolidated text (official legal information systems or updated publications) because subsequent amendments may alter specific provisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: As a federal technical regulation it is part of the body of Russian technical regulations and safety legislation; it is implemented together with sectoral construction rules (СП), GOST standards and Eurasian Economic Union technical regulations that together form the normative framework for fire safety.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fire safety, technical regulation, buildings, fire protection systems, evacuation, conformity assessment, certification, fire‑fighting equipment, 123‑ФЗ.