Note: the texts under all the headings, with the exception of 'Results achieved', describe the situation before the start of the project.
Increasing fire safety in Estonia
Project completed
The project aims at increasing the fire safety of 24-hour social welfare and health care institutions, which are over 200 nursing homes and hospitals. To achieve this goal the fire safety requirements for these buildings are prepared, manuals drafted and the staff of these establishments is trained.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Estonia |
Enhanced security and safety
Managing natural disasters and emergency situations
|
15.10.2010
- 31.08.2014 |
CHF 1’390’431
|
- 1000 rescue shets and 200 non-combustible bed textiles in 175 hospitals and nursing homes ensure a quick and safe evacuation of patients
- Fire risk assessment methodologies developed
- Analysis on capability between construction standards and fire safety requirements completed
- E-learning platform on fire-safety issues has been developed and is operational
- National State Institute North
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Unallocated / Unspecified
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Sectors not specified
Aid Type Enlargement contribution
Project number 7F06972
| Background |
Altogether there are over 200 hospitals and nursing homes in Estonia. Most of them are still situated in buildings that are not built for this purpose. Neither fire safety requirements are in place, nor does staff have manuals how to act in case of emergencies. To avoid fire disasters in Estonian nursing homes and hospitals, the Ministry of Interior together with fire safety and health service institutions, decided to work out respective fire safety requirements, which now will be implemented. |
| Objectives |
The project shall improve fire safety conditions in nursing homes and hospitals. This goal shall be achieved through identifying fire safety risks, increasing the ability of staff to respond adequately to fire emergencies, drafting guidelines for the |
| Target groups |
Clients, employees and visitors of hospitals and nursing homes |
| Activities |
Within the projects, fire safety risks will be identified, fire safety requirements and a comprehensive training system prepared, fire safety experts trained, guidelines for implementing fire safety installations and equipment drafted, construction design standards drafted, evacuation material provided and individual proposals to reduce fire safety risks submitted. |
| Results |
Achieved results:
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| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Swiss Contribution to the enlarged EU |
| Project partners |
Contract partner Foreign state institution Other partners Intermediate Body: Ministry of Interior; Executing Agency: Estonian Rescue Board |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’390’431 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 1’352’453 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 15.10.2010 - 31.08.2014 (Completed) |
