On some issues of the composition of violations of fire safety requirements

Taking into account the high-profile events in our country related to large fires in shopping and entertainment centers, as well as in connection with fires due to burning vegetation, the composition of Article 219 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is of increased interest from the point of view of science and practice. Thus, it is proposed in the scientific community to expand its application, indicating in it as consequences the damage caused by fire to natural objects. After analyzing various points of view, the author came to the conclusion that such changes to the article under study cannot be made for a number of objective reasons (fire is not specified in Article 219 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation as a prerequisite; it is illogical to compare the damage caused to human life and health with damage caused to nature), here the question of introducing the corresponding article in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Regarding the subjective side, the composition in question differs in the person’s delusion about his duties, taking them lightly, performing them in bad faith, believing that responsibility can be “shifted” to the head of the organization. At the same time, not any employee can be appointed authorized for compliance with fire safety requirements, but only one who is part of the management staff. In this regard, there is a proposal in scientific circles to expand the scope of Article 219 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, removing the reference to a special subject in it.