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Fire Safety Standards & Regulations 2026

Complete guide to fire safety standards in France: ISO 7010, ERP, Labor Code, ICPE. Everything you need to know to stay compliant.

ISO 7010
June 25, 1980 Order
Labor Code
ICPE

Main fire safety standards

ISO 7010 Standard

ISO 7010 is the international standard that defines safety pictograms. It has been mandatory in France since 2014 for all new signage. It covers:

  • Evacuation pictograms (emergency exits, stairs)
  • Fire safety pictograms (extinguishers, alarms)
  • Prohibition and obligation pictograms
  • Warning pictograms

ERP Regulations

The June 25, 1980 order defines safety rules against fire and panic risks in public buildings (ERP). It requires:

  • Display of compliant evacuation plans
  • Regular evacuation drills
  • Maintenance of a safety register
  • Control visits by safety commissions

Labor Code

The Labor Code (articles R. 4227-1 to R. 4227-57) defines employer obligations for fire safety:

  • Fire prevention measures
  • Display of safety instructions
  • Staff training
  • Annual evacuation drills

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