The State Emergencies Service of Ukraine from March 30 starts detailed and thorough safety inspections at shopping centers, schools, kindergartens and other places of mass gatherings.
“The State Emergencies Service of Ukraine pursuant to the government decision from tomorrow begins large-scale inspections of public places in order to verify compliance with safety norms, first of all, fire safety,” the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported on March 29, after a meeting of Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman with Head of the State Emergencies Service of Ukraine Mykola Chechiotkin.
Groysman said that in full synergy with local authorities, this should be done as quickly as possible and in future the said measures should be carried out systematically.
The prime minister said that inspections cannot be an instrument of pressure, but should be aimed at ensuring safety of citizens.
“We do not need fine sanctions. We need the safety of people. It is important for us to conduct prompt inspections, to give recommendations, and to ensure their implementation,” Groysman said.
In his turn, Chechiotkin confirmed that the inspections will begin on March 30, and will be held in all public places in the format of additional training of staff.
