Croatia: fire safety

“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.

• LawThe owner checks each extinguisher at least every 3 months and records it. An authorised firm services it at least every year and after any use (Rulebook NN 101/11). Each floor needs at least 2 extinguishers (Rulebook NN 100/99).
• LawVentilation ducts from food-preparation rooms are cleaned every 3 months while the premises are open. Other ventilation ducts are cleaned at least yearly, with a written record (Rulebook NN 100/99, Art. 27).
• LawEmergency lighting is checked twice a year, once just before the main season, and recorded (Rulebook NN 100/99, Art. 23). Small ground-floor food premises are excepted.
• LawThe electrical installation is inspected and measured at least every 4 years. Keep the written report (technical regulation NN 5/2010).