Required Equipment and Safety Items

Some items can be purchased directly, while insurance and certificates require appropriate service providers. Specifications below are based on Ministry of Tourism Circular 19567/25.09.2025.

Fire extinguisher

At least one portable dry-powder or water-based extinguisher of at least 6 kg per 100 sq m of gross property area, with rating of at least 21A-113B-C.

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Autonomous smoke detectors

Ceiling-mounted autonomous detectors covering at least the bedrooms and kitchen. Purchase enough devices for the layout of your property.

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Emergency lighting and escape signage

Emergency lighting is required at all exits together with escape-route signage. Ask a qualified electrician where installation or wiring is needed.

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First-aid kit

The kit must be marked "ΠΡΩΤΕΣ ΒΟΗΘΕΙΕΣ / FIRST AID KIT" and must contain at least the official minimum contents listed below.

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Official Minimum First-Aid Kit Contents

#Item
1Hydrogen peroxide: bottle of at least 50 cc
2Povidone-iodine solution 10%: bottle of at least 30 ml
3Sterile gauze pads: 5 pieces of different sizes
4White fabric plaster/tape: width at least 3 cm, 1 box
5Elastic bandage: 1 piece
6Self-adhesive dressing-fixing tape: 1 piece
7Pressure haemostatic bandages: 2 pieces of different sizes
8Burn hydrogel sachets: 2 pieces
9Ammonia stick/gel after insect bite: 1 tube
10Non-sterile powdered latex gloves: 4 pieces

This is the official minimum list. Where product-market availability suggests alternatives (for example non-latex gloves), verify acceptable substitutions with an appropriate adviser or updated official guidance.

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