Violation of fire safety requirements: problems of qualification and differentiation from related crimes

The classification of crimes related to violations of fire safety requirements (Article 219 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) presents significant difficulties in law enforcement practice due to the need to distinguish this composition from crimes against property, personality, and other crimes against public safety. One of the main aspects of complexity is the multifaceted consequences of non-compliance with fire safety regulations. Such violations can lead not only to loss of life or serious injury, but also to significant material damage, such as destruction or damage to property. Therefore, it is extremely important to accurately establish legally significant signs that make it possible to correctly determine the qualification of the act and select the appropriate article of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. This article analyzes the criteria for distinguishing Article 219 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation from related compounds, such as art. 167, 168, 143, 105, 111, 215-218 and 261 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, as well as administrative offenses, taking into account theoretical and practical aspects. The author of this article attempts to systematize approaches to identifying specific signs of crimes related to violations of fire safety requirements, as well as to develop proposals for improving the legislative framework and the activities of law enforcement agencies.