Poland exempts small public buildings from shelter mandate

Poland's Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA) has issued a regulation exempting public utility buildings with an internal area up to 5,000 sqm and no underground floor from the obligation to include protective shelters. This is a policy adjustment in the ongoing implementation of civil defense infrastructure requirements, likely driven by cost and feasibility concerns. The change affects building standards and may signal a pragmatic approach to shelter provision amid regional security tensions.