Uzbekistan's Ministry of Emergency Situations approved the list of high-risk factors in fire safety and emergency protection

Registration of the order and the essence of the list

The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan registered on 23 October the order of the Minister of Emergency Situations dated 17 October 2026 under number 3963, Kun uz reports. The document approves the list of high-risk factors in the field of protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergencies, as well as fire safety.

Controlling body and grounds for assessment

Non-compliance with legislation on the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergencies and on fire safety is defined as a high-risk factor. The controlling body is designated as the Ministry of Emergency Situations. For assessing this factor, the grounds are the specific provisions of the fire safety rules in forests, the protection of the population and territories from emergencies, civil protection, and general fire safety rules listed in the document.

What requirements the list covers

The document includes a number of urban planning requirements for buildings and engineering systems: fire safety of buildings and structures, automatic fire extinguishing systems, internal and external water supply, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical equipment of residential and public buildings, natural and artificial lighting, as well as requirements for roofs, coverings and wooden structures. The list covers design standards for residential, public and administrative buildings, as well as medical, educational and cultural institutions. Separately, requirements are given for parking lots, boiler houses, warehouses, grain storage and processing enterprises, industrial and agricultural facilities. Also included are specific provisions of the standards for filling stations, oil and petroleum product warehouses, and the acceptance of completed construction projects into operation. For each area, the document lists the regulatory act and its provisions serving as the basis for determining high risk.

Approval and entry into force

The order was agreed with the business ombudsman and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The order itself does not establish new fine amounts. The document entered into force on the day of its official publication — 24 October 2026.

Why it matters

The approved list formalizes the grounds on which the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as the controlling body, can classify violations as a high-risk factor — from fire safety rules in forests to standards for filling stations and acceptance of facilities into operation. This directly concerns owners and designers of residential, public, industrial and warehouse facilities, who can now more easily verify compliance with specific provisions of regulatory acts. At the same time, as Kun uz notes, the order does not introduce new fines, so the practical consequences for business depend on the already existing sanctions, which are not listed in this document.