fire safety code
[ˈfaɪər ˈseɪfti koʊd]
nounpl: fire safety codes
código de segurança contra incêndio
1. A set of regulations and standards established by government or building authorities to prevent fires and ensure safe evacuation in case of fire emergency
The building must comply with all fire safety codes before it can be occupied.
O edifício deve estar em conformidade com todos os códigos de segurança contra incêndio antes de ser ocupado.
2. Legal requirements specifying the installation and maintenance of fire detection, prevention, and suppression systems
The restaurant owner was fined for violating fire safety codes by blocking emergency exits.
O proprietário do restaurante foi multado por violar os códigos de segurança contra incêndio ao bloquear as saídas de emergência.
3. Standards that govern building materials, construction practices, and occupancy limits to reduce fire risk
Modern fire safety codes require buildings to have sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
Os códigos modernos de segurança contra incêndio exigem que os edifícios tenham sistemas de aspersão e detectores de fumaça.
Fire safety codes are taken very seriously in both the United States and Brazil due to historical devastating fires in urban areas. In Brazil, the National Fire Department (Corpo de Bombeiros) is responsible for enforcing these codes, while in the US, local fire marshals oversee compliance. Regular inspections and adherence to these codes are mandatory for all public buildings, residential complexes, and commercial establishments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in compliance with fire safety codes
violation of fire safety codes
meet fire safety code requirements
enforce fire safety codes
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