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 Standard
International safety pictograms
ISO 7010 Pictograms
Complete list of safety symbols
ERP Regulations
Standards for public buildings
Labor Code
Employer obligations for fire safety
Fire Signage
Complete guide to safety signage
Obligations by Type
Requirements by building type
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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