This law is enacted to prevent fires, rescue from disasters, and emergency medical treatment, in order to maintain public safety and ensure the protection of people's lives and property.

(Definition of Administrator)
For the purpose of the Act, an “administrator” whenever appears in the Act, is referred to any person who has the right to exercise domination and control of the place in question either as duly conferred by the law or by contract; the managing director shall be the administrator in case of an incorporated body.

The competent authorities referred to in this law are: the Ministry of Interior at the central government level, the city government for municipalities directly under the central government, and the county (city) government for counties (cities).

(Fire Engine, Equipment & Manpower Allocation Standards)
Fire engine, equipment and manpower allocation standards for the municipality, county and city shall be determined by the central regulating authorities.