Fire safety in fifth-category ERP buildings – Type PE buildings - General provisions

In addition to the general provisions for establishments open to the public (ERP), special rules must be applied to PE-type establishments (fifth-category establishments), depending on the number of people admitted. These rules concern, among other things

• technical provisions relating to clearances ;

• cooking equipment ;

• heating and ventilation systems;

• storage and use of hydrocarbons;

• smoke extraction ;

• rescue resources ;

• additional rules for establishments with sleeping quarters.