Sittard hosts fire prevention day to boost safety in historic center
Residents and business owners in Sittard can learn how to prevent fires and improve safety at a free event on April 15. The initiative aims to protect the city’s historic buildings and ensure safe living and working conditions for all.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Fire Prevention Day |
| Date | April 15, 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Location | Markt, Sittard |
| Organizers | Municipality of Sittard and Safety Region South Limburg (Fire Department) |
| Target Audience | Residents, entrepreneurs, and building owners on and around the Markt |
| Follow-up Inspections | May 18 – June 5, 2026 |
| Inspection Focus Areas | Escape routes, fire alarms, extinguishing equipment, building fire safety |
The municipality of Sittard, in collaboration with the fire department, plays a key role in ensuring public safety, particularly in historic areas prone to fire risks. This initiative reflects their responsibility to enforce fire safety regulations and educate citizens and businesses.
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Fire Prevention Day at the Markt in Sittard
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, we are organizing a fire prevention day at the Markt in Sittard together with the fire department (Safety Region South Limburg). You will receive tips on how to prevent fires in your home and workplace and can see which situations may pose a fire hazard.
Learn how to prevent fires
Many historic buildings are located in the center of Sittard. These buildings often house catering establishments, shops, and residences. This makes the center lively and pleasant. At the same time, it also requires extra attention to fire safety.
On Wednesday, April 15, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, you can visit the Markt to:
- see which situations in a home or building may pose a fire hazard
- receive practical tips on fire-safe living and working
- have a conversation with employees from the fire department and the municipality
Extra attention for fire safety on and around the Markt
Entrepreneurs, residents, and building owners on and around the Markt will receive a letter prior to the fire prevention day. This letter contains information about the fire prevention day and the attention to fire safety in this area.
Following the fire prevention day, building inspections will take place from Monday, May 18 to Friday, June 5, 2026. During this period, municipal and fire department inspectors will visit buildings on and around the Markt.
During the visit, they will examine, among other things:
- escape routes and emergency exits
- fire alarm systems
- extinguishing equipment
- the fire safety of the building
If there are points for improvement, the inspectors will discuss these with the owner or user of the building.
Fire safety is a shared responsibility
Fire safety is important for everyone. By paying attention to fire safety together, the center of Sittard remains a safe place to live, work, and visit.
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