Preventive measures

Risk is defined as the product of the probability of an accident occurring and the severity of that accident. Preventive measures aim to limit the probability of a fire occurring, while protective measures aim to limit its severity.

• Compliance

  Clearly, all warehouses must comply with the regulatory texts governing the activity of these facilities. These regulations cover both prevention and protection aspects. These include the Order of August 5, 2002 relating to heading no. 1510 (formerly 183 ter), the Circular of February 4, 1987, and the Labor Code, which define the general operating conditions for warehouses.

  Next, you need to take into account the rules issued by the authorities concerning the deposit and storage of particular products. For example, there are a number of decrees for products...