Lithuania: fire safety
Fire safety checks for your kitchen, and how often they are due.
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“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.
- Official guidanceStaff get fire induction and then training at least every 12 months. Training with attestation is at least every 3 years. A fire action plan is required (general fire-safety rules, BGST).
- Chef Hygiene defaultExtinguishers are serviced by the maker’s interval. Chef Hygiene suggests yearly.
- Official guidanceElectrical resistance measurements are yearly for a damp or public kitchen, and up to 6 years for ordinary dry premises. Chef Hygiene suggests yearly.
- Chef Hygiene defaultFire alarm, gas and hood intervals were not confirmed in Lithuanian law. Chef Hygiene suggests a fire-alarm service every 3 months and a yearly gas check, and you can edit them.
Official sources
- State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT)
- Hygiene Norm HN 15:2021 and other legal acts (e-seimas)
- National Public Health Centre (NVSC)
- Ministry of Health (SAM)
- Fire and Rescue Department (VPGT)
This page is general information, not legal advice. Check with your local authority.