Fire Safety Training Obligation in Businesses
What the law says in 2026. A complete guide to regulations and compliant solutions.
What the Labour Code says
Article R4227-28: The General Obligation
The employer must take the necessary measures so that any fire can be quickly tackled. This includes providing extinguishing equipment and a Staff training.
Article R4227-39: Periodic exercises
Exercises must take place at least every 6 months in establishments with more than 50 people.
Obligations by type of establishment
| Type | Obligation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Company > 50 employees | Safety instructions + exercises | Half-yearly |
| ERP 1st/2nd category. | Staff training + exercises | Half-yearly |
| ERP categories 3-5. | Evacuation exercises | Annual minimum. |
| ICPE / Seveso | POI + outdoor activities | According to the decree |
| IGH | SSIAP Training + exercises | Half-yearly |
Who needs to be trained?
All staff
Extinguisher manipulation and evacuation — recommended annually
🧯 First Response Teams
APSAD R6: extinction, alert, evacuation — annual
Firefighters 2nd Intervention
Advanced wrestling, specialised equipment — semi-annual
Guide-files / File guides
Evacuation procedures, group management — annual
Penalties for non-compliance
⚠️ Risks for the employer
Fine up to 10,000 EUR Offence | Criminal liability in the event of an accident | Administrative closure of ERP (public access buildings) | Increase in insurance premiums | Refusal of claim compensation
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