Inspection calendar
| What | How often | Reg. 238 |
|---|---|---|
| Visual inspection of fire extinguishers | at least once a year; in a public building — every 6 months | para. 268 |
| Servicing of fire extinguishers | after the manufacturer's warranty expires; if the manufacturer has not set a frequency — at least every 5 years | paras 273–274 |
| Internal fire mains and hose reels | at least once a year | para. 117 |
| Fire hydrants | at least once a year | para. 106 |
| Electrical installation inspection (including earthing, lightning protection, thermal imaging) | every 10 years; in an explosive atmosphere — every 2 years; in a chemically aggressive environment — once a year | paras 56–58 |
| Servicing and inspection of gas heating appliances | at least once a year | para. 70 |
| Flues (for liquid-fuel and gas appliances) | brick — once a year; other — every 2 years | para. 71 |
| Natural ventilation ducts | at least every 5 years | para. 80 |
| Fire safety training for staff | at least once a year; in education, healthcare and care facilities — every 6 months | para. 190 |
| Practical evacuation drills (sites with more than 50 people) | at least once a year | para. 192 |
This summary is based on the consolidated text of Cabinet Regulation No. 238. It is not legal advice — the requirements for a specific site may differ depending on its use and the number of people.
Fire protection systems
Automatic fire detection and alarm systems, automatic fire suppression, smoke extraction and other fire protection systems must be kept in working order at all times. The responsible person ensures their maintenance in line with the regulations, standards and the manufacturer's requirements (paras 129–130).
If a system has activated or is faulty, it must be restored to working order within 24 hours at the latest (para. 132). Every activation and fault is entered in the log (para. 131).
Documents that must be kept on site
- fire safety instructions and the training log;
- an evacuation plan on every floor — in a building where more than 50 people may be present at the same time (para. 229);
- the fire protection system activation and fault log;
- electrical installation and thermal imaging inspection reports;
- flue and ventilation duct cleaning records;
- inspection records for fire extinguishers and the internal fire mains.
Who may carry out the inspections
Fire safety instructions, training, practical drills and the inspection of hydrants and internal fire mains may be carried out by a person with appropriate education or training in fire safety (para. 178). Electrical installations are inspected by a certified specialist, and fire extinguishers are serviced at an extinguisher servicing facility.
As part of its building service, ITTU coordinates this work alongside the other building systems and keeps track of the deadlines so that no inspection is missed.
Source: Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 238 of 19 April 2016, Fire Safety Regulations (in Latvian)
Updated 03.10.2026 · ITTU