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

The order of the Minister of Emergency Situations dated 17 October 2026 was registered by the Ministry of Justice on 23 October under number 3963. The document establishes a list of high-risk factors — non-compliance with legislation on protection of the population from emergencies and fire safety — and designates the Ministry of Emergency Situations as the controlling body. The list covers standards for residential, public, industrial facilities and filling stations. The order was agreed with the business ombudsman and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and entered into force on 24 October 2026.

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Tashkent explained how fires in high-rises are fought: aerial ladders reach 72 meters

Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan Khurshid Sotiev and urban development department specialist Aziz Abduazizov explained how fire safety is ensured in skyscrapers of 50 or more stories being built in Tashkent. The tallest aerial ladders reach 72 meters, the experience of the UAE, China and South Korea is being studied, and automatic fire suppression systems and digital monitoring are being implemented.

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