The Self-Protection Plan

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In Spain, a Self-Protection Plan is a regulatory document that aims to ensure the safety of people and property in buildings and establishments. This plan establishes preventive and response measures for emergency situations, such as fires, earthquakes, floods or other events that may endanger the safety of a building’s occupants.

The Self-Protection Plan is mandatory for a wide range of buildings and activities, as established by Spanish regulations. Its design and implementation are essential for minimising risks and facilitating the intervention of emergency services. Furthermore, this plan must be drawn up by specialised professionals and is reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness.

building signage self-protection plan

The regulatory framework governing Self-Protection Plans in Spain is mainly contained in Royal Decree 393/2007 , which approves the Basic Self-Protection Standard for centres, establishments and facilities engaged in activities that may give rise to emergency situations. This standard establishes the guidelines to be followed for the development, implementation and maintenance of self-protection plans.

The Basic Self-Protection Standard applies to a wide variety of sectors, including:

Each autonomous community in Spain may have additional regulations that complement the general framework, adapting to the particularities of each territory.

Autonomous communities shall regulate the registration of self-protection plans carried out in their community.

The contracting of a Self-Protection Plan is the responsibility of the owners of the activities. The management of each activity is responsible for implementing the Self-Protection Plan.

different fire-fighting elements in a self-protection plan

1. Identification of the owners and location of the activity

2. Detailed description of the activity and the physical environment in which it takes place

4. Inventory and description of self-protection measures and means

5. Facility maintenance programme

6. Emergency action plan

7. Integration of the Self-Protection Plan into other higher-level plans

8. Implementation of the Self-Protection Plan

9. Maintaining the effectiveness and implementation of the Self-Protection Plan

building with elements of the self-protection plan

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