Poland: 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.

• LawPortable fire extinguishers are inspected and maintained at least once a year, as the maker and Polish Standards say. Where there is cooking oil, you need class F. The nearest extinguisher is at most 30 m away (MSWiA fire regulation).
• LawFlue ducts from catering hearths are cleaned at least monthly, unless local rules differ. Ventilation ducts are cleaned at least every year, by people with chimney-sweep qualifications (MSWiA fire regulation § 34).
• LawGas installations and chimney, flue and ventilation ducts are checked at least once a year, with a written protocol. This is a duty of the building owner or manager (building law art. 62).
• LawElectrical and lightning installations are tested at least every 5 years, as part of the whole-building check (building law art. 62).
• LawSince 30 June 2026 a room in commercial premises where fuel is burned needs a carbon monoxide detector. It is not needed for gas cooking appliances or closed-chamber appliances.