1- RD 2267/2004 de 3 de diciembre

Establishments

• An establishment refers to a group of buildings, a building, or an open space used for industrial or storage purposes, which is subject to administrative control.

Characteristics of Industrial Establishments

• Industrial establishments are characterized by their configuration and location in relation to their environment.
• They are also characterized by their intrinsic risk level.

Configuration and Location

• Industrial establishments can be classified into five types based on their configuration and location:

Type A

• Occupies part of a building with other establishments, industrial or not.

Type B

• Occupies a whole building that is adjacent to other buildings or has a shared structure with adjacent buildings.
• May have a shared structure with adjacent buildings, but must have an independent roof.

Type C

• Occupies a whole building that is at a distance of more than three meters from other buildings.
• The distance between the buildings must be free of combustible materials and obstacles that could spread fire.

Type D

• Occupies an open space that may be partially covered, with at least one uncovered side.

Type E

• Occupies an open space that is partially covered (up to 50% of its surface area), with at least one uncovered side of the covered area.

Intrinsic Risk Level

• Industrial establishments are classified according to their intrinsic risk level, based on simplified criteria and procedures.
• Each establishment may have multiple configurations, which are classified as separate zones (sectors or areas of fire).
• The classification of each configuration depends on its specific characteristics and the level of risk it poses.

Object and Scope

• This regulation aims to establish and define the requirements that industrial establishments and facilities must meet to ensure safety in case of fire, preventing its occurrence and providing an adequate response to limit its spread and enable its extinction.
• The regulation applies to industrial establishments, including industries, industrial storage facilities, repair workshops, and transportation service centers.

Fire Prevention and Response

• Fire prevention activities aim to limit the risk of fire and circumstances that may trigger it.
• Fire response activities aim to control and extinguish fires, minimizing damage or losses.

Application and Compliance

• This regulation complements existing measures to protect against fires in industrial activities, sectors, or specific areas not covered by other regulations.
• The regulation sets minimum requirements that must be met, and alternative safety techniques can be applied if they provide an equivalent level of security.
• Exceptions can be granted for industrial establishments in approved industrial parks or existing buildings that cannot meet all regulatory requirements.

Scope of Application

• The regulation applies to industrial establishments, including industries, storage facilities, repair workshops, and service centers.
• It also applies to storage facilities with a total fire load equal to or exceeding 3 million megajoules (MJ).
• The regulation does not apply to nuclear, radioactive, mining, agricultural, or military activities, as well as certain industrial and artisanal activities with low fire loads.

Regulatory Compatibility

• When industrial and non-industrial uses coexist in the same building, the non-industrial areas must meet the requirements of the Basic Building Regulation: Protection against Fire (NBE/CPI96) or equivalent regulations.
• When different uses coexist within an industrial establishment, the non-industrial areas must meet the requirements of the relevant regulations if they exceed certain limits (e.g., commercial area > 250 m², administrative area > 250 m², etc.).