# Poland residential and building safety standards > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poland-residential-and-building-safety-standards > Updated: 2026-10-15T08:16:07.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In Poland, regulatory discussions and safety guidelines have focused on residential and building standards. The Ministry of Development and Technology initiated a process to update fence construction regulations to improve safety for pedestrians and animals. A primary proposal includes increasing the minimum height for fences featuring sharp elements, such as barbed wire or spikes, from 1.8 meters to 2.2 meters. An 18-month transitional period began in September 2026 to allow for legislative finalization, with the rules intended for new investments or significant reconstructions. Parallel to these updates, emphasis has been placed on fire safety and building security standards. This includes the technical classification of fire-rated doors by their EI rating, which measures fire tightness and insulation duration. Guidelines also highlight the importance of maintaining building security by keeping entrance doors closed to prevent unauthorized access and vandalism, while ensuring doors do not obstruct emergency evacuations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Fire safety and building security standards in Poland Fire safety and building security depend on proper fire-rated doors (EI30/EI60) and ensuring entrance doors remain closed to prevent unauthorized access and maintain evacuation standards. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fire-safety-and-building-security-standards-in-poland ### 2026-09-26: Poland proposes new safety standards for residential fences Poland is proposing new fence regulations that would raise the minimum height for sharp elements, like barbed wire, from 1.8m to 2.2m to improve public safety. An 18-month transition period is underway. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-proposes-new-safety-standards-for-residential-fences --- Cite as: Poland residential and building safety standards. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/poland-residential-and-building-safety-standards