Where required by law, the sheltering plan must be completed by 1 July 2027
The plan helps determine whether and where people can safely shelter within the building.
It establishes how people can access the designated sheltering area and how sheltering is organized within the building.
The plan defines the responsible persons and their duties in an emergency.
A sheltering plan describes how people in a building should take shelter in the event of an immediate threat. It answers practical questions such as where people should shelter, how they can reach the designated sheltering area, who is responsible for coordinating the process, and what actions need to be taken during an emergency.
Forus safety experts help plan suitable sheltering solutions for both existing and new buildings. In existing buildings, we assess available spaces and sheltering options and, where necessary, provide recommendations for adapting them. For new buildings, we can assist already at the planning stage by helping determine the most suitable sheltering solution, its location and the overall sheltering arrangements.
If sheltering within the building is not possible, this must also be addressed in the sheltering plan, together with clear instructions on how people in the building should act in the event of an immediate threat.
In addition to preparing sheltering plans, we advise building owners, property developers and other responsible parties on sheltering arrangements and the safety solutions required.
The requirement to prepare a sheltering plan applies to both new and existing buildings that meet the criteria established by law.
Generally, a sheltering plan must be prepared for:
A plan must also be prepared if sheltering within the building is not possible. In this case, the plan must describe the existing situation and set out how people should act in the event of an immediate threat.
We identify existing or planned sheltering options and assess which solution is most suitable for the specific building.
The plan specifies the sheltering solution that is available or planned for the building and where it is located.
We determine how people in the building can reach the sheltering area in an emergency and how their movement can be organized as clearly and safely as possible.
We define who is responsible for coordinating sheltering and specify the duties of the responsible persons.
We describe how sheltering is organized within the building and what actions need to be taken in the event of an immediate threat.
If an existing space can be better prepared for sheltering, we provide recommendations for the necessary modifications and safety measures.
Preparing a sheltering plan requires a comprehensive assessment of the building, its sheltering options and the required emergency procedures. In addition to identifying a suitable sheltering solution, it is important to consider access routes, the movement of people, responsibilities and, where necessary, options for adapting existing spaces.
Forus safety experts assess the building’s possibilities, help identify the most suitable sheltering solution and prepare a plan that can be put into practice in an actual emergency. In addition to the physical space, we consider whether people know where to go, how to get there and who is responsible for coordinating the sheltering process.
