Regulatory Actions on Fire Safety Compliance in Mini Apartments

Vietnamese authorities are

efforts to ensure mini apartments and boarding houses fire safety regulations. Directive No. 19/CT-TTg mandates that, starting from March 30, 2025, establishments failing to meet fire safety standards must operations until is achieved.

Following tragic fires in Thanh Xuan (2023) and Cau Giay (2024) districts, which resulted in numerous fatalities, urgent measures have been implemented. In Hanoi, approximately 2,000 mini apartments and boarding houses have been identified, many lacking essential

. Similarly, in Ho Chi Minh City, over 4,000 establishments are in meeting fire safety criteria.​

Local fire departments are proactively engaging with property owners, providing guidance, conducting inspections, and clarifying regulations to

deficiencies and enhance overall fire safety standards.

What actions are local fire departments taking to improve fire safety compliance?