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License for fire-fighting services and works
Fire safety services have been and still remain relevant, especially in the context of martial law in the country. Such fire safety services and works include installation and maintenance of fire extinguishing systems, fire alarms, notifications, maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment, assessment of premises for fire safety, etc. Ukrainian fire safety legislation provides for clear licensing conditions for those who wish to provide these services.
Who needs a license for fire safety services and works?
The specified license is mandatory for business entities that intend to provide any type of fire safety services for facilities and territories. They must also meet a number of criteria:
- be officially registered as a company or individual entrepreneur and have the appropriate KVED (84.25);
- have administrative premises on ownership or lease, necessary for managing activities;
- have a material and technical base depending on the specific type of work (services), including equipment, tools, devices, vehicles, etc., which are subject to certification;
- have qualified personnel (managers and performers) who have the appropriate level of training, which is confirmed by the degree of higher education, determined by the licensing conditions for each specific type of work. For example, managers must have a specialized higher education and work experience in the specialty from 3 to 5 years.
What additional requirements must the applicant meet?
In addition to the basic requirements, an applicant seeking a license to provide fire-fighting services and perform fire-fighting work must also strictly comply with the requirements for keeping a record (log) of all work performed and fire-fighting services provided in the established form. Such a document must be completed within three business days from the date of signing the acts of performance of the relevant work. It is also worth noting that there are separate requirements for the procedure for performing certain works, in particular, installation, maintenance of fire extinguishing systems, smoke removal, maintenance of primary fire protection equipment.
Thus, to obtain a license for fire-fighting services and work, the applicant must meet a number of criteria, including registration, availability of administrative premises, material and technical base, and a minimum number of qualified personnel. Failure to comply with the specified criteria may be grounds for either refusing to issue a license or canceling it.
Procedure for obtaining a license for fire-fighting services and works
What documents are required?
To obtain a license, it is necessary to submit an established package of documents to the licensing authority, which looks like this:
- application for a license to provide services and perform fire-fighting work in the form approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 852 dated 23.11.2016;
- information on the availability of the material and technical base necessary for the implementation of the declared type of activity (detailed description of the available equipment, tools, devices, their condition and affiliation), as well as a list of title documents for the relevant equipment (purchase and sale agreements, invoices, etc.);
- information on the availability of the minimum number of employees (information on the staff list, employee positions);
- additional documentation confirming the qualifications of the staff (diplomas, certificates from previous places of work, certificates of completion of special training, etc.).
Who issues a license for fire-fighting services and works?
The specified license is issued by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) based on the analysis of the submitted documents. Moreover, after accepting the documents, the licensing authority may initiate an on-site inspection for the applicant. A state duty is paid separately for obtaining a license for fire-fighting services and works in the amount prescribed by law. To learn more, we recommend that you seek legal advice from one of our qualified specialists.
How can a lawyer from the company “Prikhodko and Partners” help?
A lawyer can provide comprehensive and qualified assistance at all stages of the license obtaining process, which will consist of:
- consulting the client. The lawyer will analyze the legislation in detail, explain all the requirements, check the available documents for their compliance with the legislative requirements;
- preparing documentation for submission to the licensing authority. The lawyer will help to correctly and without errors to draw up an application, ensure proper execution of documents, their certification, preparation of additional documents (at the request of the State Emergency Service);
- representation of interests and participation in inspections. The lawyer can monitor compliance with the legality of the procedure, in case of any comments – will promptly respond and help resolve the issue;
- appeal against an unlawful refusal to issue a license by applying to court.
Therefore, in order to simplify the process of obtaining a license for fire-fighting services and works, clients can contact the company “Prikhodko and Partners” for qualified legal assistance.
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