What documents are needed to install a bioethanol fireplace in a restaurant
Is a permit required?
In Ukraine, installing a bioethanol fireplace in a restaurant, cafe or hotel does not require special state permits or separate licenses from the State Emergency Service (DSNS). A bioethanol fireplace produces no smoke and needs no chimney, so it is not classed as a traditional solid-fuel heating installation.
However, a venue is a place where many people gather, so general fire safety requirements apply. To pass DSNS inspections smoothly, you need documents for the fireplace itself and proper procedures for its operation.
Documents for the fireplace
- Product passport and the manufacturer’s operating manual with installation rules.
- The manufacturer’s technical specifications.
- Certificate of conformity: bioethanol fireplaces are not subject to mandatory certification in Ukraine, but reliable manufacturers obtain it voluntarily.
- Quality certificate for the bioethanol: use only fuel that comes with documents.
Documents for Gloss Fire fireplaces are available on request.
Operation in a venue
Internal documents of the venue
- An order appointing a person responsible for fire safety when operating the fireplace.
- A briefing log: staff sign off on training in lighting and extinguishing the fireplace and in emergency procedures.
- Fireplace safety instructions approved by management and displayed where staff can see them.
What to provide in the room
- A working CO2 or powder fire extinguisher next to the fireplace.
- At least 1 m around the flame free of curtains, textiles and wooden decor.
- A protective heat-resistant glass screen so guests cannot touch the flame.
- Working supply and exhaust ventilation: the fireplace consumes oxygen.
The main rule
Never refuel the fireplace while it is burning or still hot. Refueling should be done by trained staff when no guests are present.
We will help you choose a fireplace for your venue
Visit our showroom at the 4ROOM shopping center (6 Petropavlivska St., Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, daily 10:00–20:00) or call +38 (067) 827-09-99 — we will advise on the model and placement with safety requirements in mind. See also our bioethanol fireplace catalog.
